INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the need to urgently address the current shortage of over 42,000 teachers in national and provincial
schools.As a solution to the existing teacher shortage, special attention should be given to introducing digital learning systems within the
next six months to minimize the learning gap by effectively utilizing existing resources, the Prime Minister noted.Prime Minister Dr
Amarasuriya made these remarks during a discussion held with the Task Force appointed by the Cabinet to oversee the Digital Education
challenges, and implementing necessary policies, the Office of the Prime Minister said.Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Dr
Harini Amarasuriya stated:The current shortage of over 42,000 teachers in national and provincial schools must be urgently addressed.As a
solution to the existing teacher shortage, special attention should be given to introducing digital learning systems within the next six
months to minimize the learning gap by effectively utilizing existing resources.Under the primary objectives of this Task Force includes
ensuring equal distribution of facilities for all schools, including the differently abled community
The Prime Minister noted that a strong, multi-sectoral Task Force is essential in achieving this goal.
