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APIIT drives future of education with groundbreaking AI campaign
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) last week unveiled an unprecedented milestone in Sri Lanka’s education landscape: A groundbreaking campaign that places the power of artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of student empowerment, said a release.
It said: At the core of this innovative campaign is the idea of “Inspiring Future Leaders” , generated using generative AI itself- a promise to deliver a transformative educational experience. APIIT champions the notion that students should be empowered to inspire others and become leaders who drive positive change in their communities.
In a digital-first era, APIIT has stepped up to reimagine the student enrolment process. The direction for the total campaign was undertaken by APIIT and it was executed using Generative AI tools. A testament to this commitment is an end-to-end enrolment campaign, entirely powered by 100% AI-generated content. This initiative is not just about technological prowess; it’s about empowering APIIT students to envision their future selves in professional roles. Using state-of-the-art AI transformation technology, the campaign crafts futuristic avatars of each student. These avatars serve as a beacon of inspiration, urging students to share their envisioned futures on social media using a unique campaign hashtag.
APIIT’s campaign extends its reach across a plethora of channels: Digital: Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and website banners showcase the AI-driven content, ensuring maximum visibility; ATL: Engaging TV commercials of varying lengths (30 seconds, 10 seconds and 5 seconds) keep the audience captivated, while time checks ensure timely dissemination of the campaign’s message; Radio: DJ endorsements add a personal touch, while AI-powered jingles reiterate the campaign’s core messages; BTL: APIIT’s physical presence is strengthened with hoardings and kiosks inside APIIT premises with the AI avatars making their presence to communicate the message of Inspiring Future Leaders, ensuring the message reaches every corner.
The campaign ambassadors are
? Ryan in Business: His message is clear – students have the potential to become entrepreneurs, carving a path to empower the next generation.
? Shayani in Law: Shayani stands as a beacon of justice, reminding students of their potential to uphold what’s right.
? Shane in Computing: With technology at his fingertips, Shane envisions a world where students harness computing to create solutions for a better life.
In terms of the provisions of the Establishments Code on payment of festival advance to government officers, there’s a possibility of obtaining rupees 10,000/- as an advance for celebrating festivals of Theipongal, Ramazan, Sinhala and Hindu New Year, Wesak, Deepavali, and Christmas as well as for pilgrimages (Sri Paada pilgrimage and Hajj pilgrimage).
Provisions have been given to recover the said advance in 08 installments or if required earlier without interest. It has been proposed by the Budget 2026 to increase the said festival advance up to rupees 15,000/-.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local governments to revise the relevant provisions so that the festival advance can be increased up to rupees 15,000/- .
As per the approval given by the cabinet meeting held on 02-06-2025, action is being taken at present to offer the underutilized lands/properties of the Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation, the Janatha Etate Development Board, and the Elkaduwa Plantation Company which are under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure which have been identified under stage one to suitable investors.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure to provide following lands/properties on a lease basis to the suitable investors for optimal utilization following the prescribed procurement procedure.
• underutilized lands/properties identified under stage two owned by the Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation, the Janatha Estate Development Board, and the Elkaduwa Plantation
Company,
• The Mawarala watte land and the Tea factory 40.48 hectares in extent, located in Matara District belonging to the Tea Shakthi Fund.
• The underutilized land of 1,541 hectares in extent of Kondachchi Estate is enjoyed by the Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation.
The drafting of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy has commenced with the objective of equitable distribution of the benefits of the fisheries industry and the sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture. This policy has been updated from time to time according to current requirements. However, steps have not been taken to obtain the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers for that purpose.
According to the policy declaration of the present government, ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor’ the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy has been redrafted, updating the aforementioned policy in line with the economic and development objectives of the government.
The recommendations of the Department of National Planning have been received for the drafted policy.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Marine
Resources to implement the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, integrating it with other relevant policies.
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