The Chief incumbent theros of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya and the Ramanna Maha Nikaya emphasized to the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya that contributing to the new education reforms is not merely a change confined to the education sector, but one that can bring about a constructive transformation for the entire nation, making it a national responsibility of the Maha Sangha.

A special discussion to brief the Chief incumbent theros of the Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas about the new education reforms was held on Monday [04th of August]  at the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, with the participation of the Prime Minister.

During the event, the Prime Minister and the Secretary to the Ministry of Education,  Nalaka Kaluwewa, presented a comprehensive explanation to the Chief incumbents on the national significance of the new education reforms, the curriculum structure, assessment procedures, and the intended objectives of the reforms and answered the questions raised by the ven. theros.

The discussion further highlighted the specific responsibilities carried by the Ministry of Education, the National Institute of Education, the National Education Commission, the Department of Educational Publications, and the Department of Examinations, and emphasized the need for close and effective collaboration among these institutions in the implementation of the reforms.

The Maha Sangha also shared their views regarding necessary changes in Pirivena education, Dhamma school education, and the preschool education system with stressing the importance of providing greater opportunities to teach second languages in schools through the new reforms.

Moreover, the Chief incumbent Thero appreciated the clarity and commitment shown by the Prime Minister and Secretary Kaluwewa in explaining the reforms with such depth of understanding, a rare occurrence in past experiences. They also offered their blessings and commendation for their dedication and sincere efforts.

The event was graced by the presence of Mahopadyaya Sahityashuri Most Venerable Ganthune Assaji Maha Nayaka Thero of the Mahanayaka Viharavanshika Amarapura Maha Nikaya, and Aggamahapandita Most Venerable Trincomalee Ananda Maha Nayaka Thero, the Maha Nayaka of the Amarapura Dharmarakshitha Sect, Chief Secretary of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabha, Darshanapathi Most Venerable Balapitiye Siriseevali Nayaka Thero representing the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya; and Chief Judicial Sangha Nayaka Aggamahapandita Professor Most Venerable Aththangane Rathanapala Nayaka Thero, Anunayaka Most Venerable Waleboda Gunasiri Nayaka Thero, and Anunayaka and retired Deputy Director of Education Most Venerable Deevela Mahinda Nayaka Thero, Chief Secretary of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, Shastrapathi Most Venerable Aththangane Sasanarathana Nayaka Thero representing the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, along with other Maha Nayaka Theros from both Nikayas. The occasion was also attended by Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Senewiratne, Additional Secretary of Educational Services at the Ministry of Education Kamal Ariyasena, and several other distinguished officials.

[Prime Minister’s Media Division]