Children have been deprived of educational opportunities due to unjust strikes – State Minister for Technology Kanaka Herath

Colombo (News 1st): State Minister for Technology, Kanaka Herath, stated that by launching unjust strikes on the eve of an election, children have been deprived of their opportunity to receive education.

The State Minister further asserted that the opposition should clarify whether these strikes and protests are intended to disrupt the comfortable living conditions currently enjoyed by the people.

The State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, mentioned this during the news conference held yesterday (08) at the Presidential Media Centre under the theme ‘Collective path to a Stable Country’.

He further highlighted that the ministry has initiated numerous policies and reforms and that several bills have been introduced in parliament, along with additional bills anticipated to be presented soon.

He added that the ministry launched the 2020-2030 Digital Economy Plan in collaboration with the World Bank and the goal is to expand the current USD 03 billion digital economy to USD 30 billion by 2030.