Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya, says a better mechanism will be formulated for placements and transfers in the Teacher Educators Service and the Education Administrative Service.

The Prime Minister made these remarks at the meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, chaired by her, which was held in Parliament last week (06 Aug).

On this occasion, the Members of Parliament who were present at the Committee pointed out that there are issues regarding placements and transfers in the Teacher Educators Service and the Education Administrative Service. 

It was especially noted that, out of the 6 officers who were recently appointed for the North Central Province, 5 have again been transferred. Accordingly, prolonged attention of the Committee was drawn to this matter, and it was discussed that, when granting such appointments, the human factors concerning the officers should also be taken into account. It was also pointed out by PM Amarasuriya that attention should be paid to the service requirement when placing officers.

Furthermore, PM Amarasuriya said that, so far, there has been no formal plan or mechanism implemented regarding placements and transfers in the Teacher Educators Service and the Education Administrative Service, and that plans are currently being prepared in this regard. She further stated that a better mechanism, taking into account human factors as well, will be formulated for placements and transfers.

In addition, the Prime Minister instructed the officials to take the necessary steps as soon as possible regarding the admission of students with disabilities to universities. 

Also, the chairpersons of the 6 subcommittees appointed by this Ministerial Consultative Committee presented the progress of the respective subcommittees.