Sri Lanka to thank President for her contribution to educational reforms
[September 24, 2005 - 11.30 GMT]  

The Ministry of Education is to felicitate President Chandrika Kumaratunga on Thursday 29th September for her contribution to development of education.

The theme of the event will be "Education for Economic Development and Prosperity". During her tenure as Head of State Kumaratunga did much to change the archaic systems that prevailed in the education sector and argued it was one of the causes for youth unrest in the country.

President Kumaratunga was the architect of the education reforms and her government amid resistance from some quarters introduced a competency based curriculum, examinations and textbooks, improved school infrastructure, and is in the process of modernizing the management in schools and universities. The Ministry of Education has invited Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse, Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara and opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe as special guests.

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Last Updated Date: September 24, 2005 - 11.30 GMT