Harini Amarasuriya: “Initial discussions are being conducted under the leadership of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, with the…”

Within nearly two years of assuming office, the present Government has established a multi-sectoral integrated mechanism, through Cabinet decisions and with the participation of several institutions, to strengthen child protection and…

Under this mechanism, the programme Diviyata Saviyak provides grants of Rs. 2 million each for the construction or purchase of houses for orphaned children, while the programme Artha provides a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for children…

Within the new education reforms, pathways are being developed through both academic and vocational education for children to obtain degrees and enter professions. We need to understand that these are two different pathways, with different…

Taking into consideration complaints that certain schools admit students outside the official waiting list, the new circular requires schools to maintain a temporary waiting list limited to 50% of the available vacancies.