Ministry of Education (Sri Lanka)
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| අධ්යාපන අමාත්යාංශය கல்வி அமைச்சு | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Sri Lanka |
| Headquarters | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte 6°53′27.5″N 79°55′48.4″E / 6.890972°N 79.930111°E |
| Employees | ~300,000 (2021)[1] |
| Annual budget |  LKR 213 billion (2025)[2] ( 6.9% of GDP) |
| Minister responsible |
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| Website | moe |
The Ministry of Education[4] (Sinhala: අධ්යාපන අමාත්යාංශය; Tamil: கல்வி அமைச்சு) is a ministry of the Government of Sri Lanka that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to primary, secondary, and tertiary education in Sri Lanka. Currently, Sri Lanka allocates less than 2% of its GDP on education, which falls well below the international benchmark of 4-6%, making it one of lowest in the region, UNICEF emphasised until 2025.[5] In the 2025 Budget, Sri Lanka has made a historic investment in education, allocating substantial funds to enhance various aspects of the sector. A significant portion of the budget focuses on early childhood education, with Rs. 80 million designated for the development of selected Early Childhood Development Centers. Additionally, the meal allowance for preschool children has been increased from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100 per meal, supported by an allocation of Rs. 1,000 million to improve their nutritional intake. Recognizing the dedication of preschool teachers, the government has proposed a Rs. 1,000 increase in their existing allowance, amounting to a total allocation of Rs. 100 million.[6]
In a bid to promote higher education opportunities, Rs. 200 million has been allocated to initiate a program that enables talented students to pursue studies at top-ranked international universities. The government also plans to enhance library facilities, with Rs. 100 million designated for the development of libraries in Jaffna and other regions. Additionally, Rs. 500 million has been proposed to develop specialized sports schools in five provinces, aiming to nurture athletic talent and provide better training facilities.[7]
Departments within the Ministry of Education
[edit]- Department of Examinations
- Educational Publications Department
Universities administered
[edit]- Advanced Technological Institute
- Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
- Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
List of ministers
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Annual School Census of Sri Lanka" (PDF). Ministry of Education Sri Lanka. 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Budget 2025". Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. 17 February 2025.
- ^ "LIST OF CABINET MINISTERS". cabinetoffice.gov.lk. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
- ^ "Extra Gazette No. 2281/41 of 27.05.2022 (Duties and Functions)" (PDF). documents.gov.lk. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
- ^ "BUDGET BRIEF: EDUCATION SECTOR SRI LANKA 2021" (PDF). UNICEF. 12 August 2021.
- ^ Devika (2025-02-17). "Budget 2025: Historic Investment in Education". The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "Sri Lanka 2025 budget proposes 11 new laws under reforms". EconomyNext. 2025-02-17. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
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