Education Reforms to Ease Students’ Academic Burden- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

COLOMBO (News 1st): Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka’s education system must be reformed, with improvements to schools, children’s education and universities. 

Addressing the Badulla Women's Rally organized by the National People's Power, the Prime Minister said providing children with a strong educational foundation and securing their future is the greatest hope of every parent and grandparent.

The Prime Minister added the government has begun building a quality education system that will secure every child’s future. 

She noted that a new curriculum for Grade 1 was introduced this year, while new curricula for Grades 2 and 6 will be introduced in 2027. 

Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya highlighted the changes will see new curricula introduced for Grades 1, 2 and 6 within two years, with the aim of securing children’s futures while reducing their academic burden.