A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and academics from the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) took place yesterday (13th) at the Presidential Secretariat.
During the discussion, the academics outlined the challenges they face, and potential solutions were explored.
It was noted that Sri Lanka is currently engaged in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, requiring the government to adhere to its recommended guidelines. As a result, this year’s budget focuses on revenue and expenditure limitations, with priority given to education and healthcare.
Despite financial constraints, the government has implemented the largest-ever increase in the basic salary of public sector employees.
The President assured that the government recognizes the difficulties faced by all professional groups and is committed to addressing them while protecting individual rights.
The meeting was also attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing Anura Karunatilake, FUTA President Dr. Anuruddha Karunaratne, Secretary Senior Lecturer Charudatta B. Ilangasinghe, and other association officials.
