Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, has announced that it is expected to provide internet access to all secondary schools in Sri Lanka by the end of 2026.
PM Amarasuriya said that Rs. 5,000 unlimited data packages have been introduced to schools for this purpose.
She further said that it has been proposed to provide smartboards and other computer equipment to around 1,000 schools, adding that Cabinet approval has been received in this regard.
The Education Minister also revealed that it has been decided to distribute 1,900 smart boards to 1,500 schools.
A National Education Management System is being developed with the support of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, she added.
PM Harini Amarasuriya made the remarks while addressing the Parliament today. (Newswire)
