The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna
Hostel shortages in universities were acknowledged, with the Minister noting that 60–65 per cent of students currently receive hostel accommodation. He stated that a plan to build 55 hostels is underway, allocation is based on programme needs, and the UGC is preparing a hostel policy following initial discussions. He said the specific concern raised would be referred to the UGC within that policy framework.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 We recognize the issue. Over the past year we focused on hostel problems. Currently, 60–65 per cent receive hostels. We are proceeding with the plan to build 55 hostels. Hostels are provided per programme needs; the UGC is preparing a hostel policy and has already initiated discussion. We will refer your specific concern to the UGC within that framework.
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- Hansard, Thursday, 8 January 2026 ·No. 23118 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 January 2026. No. 23118. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4868