Chief Prelates Declare National Responsibility in Education Reform Effort
The Chief Prelates of the Sri Lanka Amarapura and Ramanna chapters have stressed that the government’s new education reforms are not limited to transforming the education system but represent a broader national responsibility. They conveyed this message to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya during a special discussion held to brief the Maha Sangha on the reform initiative.
The meeting took place at the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya headquarters and was attended by the Prime Minister and top education officials, including Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa. According to the Prime Minister’s Media Division, the session focused on outlining the objectives of the education reforms, curriculum structure, and new assessment methods.
The discussion also reviewed the coordinated roles of key institutions—such as the Ministry of Education, National Institute of Education, National Education Commission, Department of Educational Publications, and Department of Examinations—underlining the need for effective collaboration for successful implementation.
The Maha Sangha provided constructive input on enhancing Pirivena, Dhamma school, and preschool education and emphasized the importance of strengthening second language instruction in schools under the new reforms.
The Chief Prelates commended the clarity and dedication demonstrated by Prime Minister Amarasuriya and Secretary Kaluwewa during the dialogue.
The gathering included prominent members of the Maha Sangha, such as Most Venerable Ganthune Assaji Maha Nayaka Thero, Most Venerable Trincomalee Ananda Maha Nayaka Thero, and other senior monks from both the Amarapura and Ramanna Nikayas. Government representatives included Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Senewiratne and senior officials from the Education Ministry.
