Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that the upcoming educational reforms aim to instill moral values in children, guide students who leave formal schooling toward vocational training, and ensure their active contribution to the nation’s economic growth.

On 7th of July a special awareness discussion on the reforms—set to be implemented from 2026—was held at the Archbishop’s official residence in Colombo. The meeting was attended by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, senior bishops, and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

According to the Prime Minister’s Media Division, both the Prime Minister and the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kalubewa, gave a detailed presentation on the reforms. The discussion highlighted how schools will be equipped to lay the groundwork for producing specialists in sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, electrical engineering, and automobile repair—fields that are often overlooked in traditional career paths but vital to the country’s economy.

Attention was also given to the need for appointing subject experts to teaching positions, formalizing recruitment processes, and ensuring access to quality education for all students.

The event was also attended by His Eminence Harold Anthony, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka, along with other bishops.