Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today refuted allegations that the government had claimed it would provide 06% to the Education Sector in its first year.
Addressing the Parliament, PM Amarasuriya said that no such promise was made, as it was evident that new policies needed to be implemented to strengthen education institutions.
“We never said we would give 06% in the first year. There are some fellow members here who have been with us since 2012, calling for education changes; Even then, we never said that 6% should be given at once,” she said.
Prime Minister Amarasuriya pointed out that providing funds alone would not resolve issues and that policy change was required for this purpose.
She further revealed that the highest funds for education have been allocated in 2026, which is Rs. 7.04 million.
“This year, 2.04% has been allocated, the highest since the past years,” she added.
PM Amarasuriya’s remarks come in response to questions raised in Parliament regarding her participation in the 2012 protest as a lecturer asking for 06% funding for the education sector. (Newswire)