Education Policy

Cabinet Approves Five-Year National Programme to Support Children with Autism

The Cabinet has given its approval to a pioneering five-year national initiative designed to support early childhood development for children diagnosed with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Under the plan, specific measures will focus on strengthening services across 25 districts, including establishing child development intervention centres at district level, setting up community children’s centres at Cabinet Approves Five-Year National Programme to Support Children with Autism

President Calls for Stronger Focus on Vocational Education Across the Country

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged teachers to place greater emphasis on vocational education, highlighting its growing importance in preparing youth for the country’s evolving job market. Speaking at the 27th annual sessions of the Lanka Guru Seva Sangamaya at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, the President announced that the government plans to establish a vocational President Calls for Stronger Focus on Vocational Education Across the Country