The Government plans to set up a trilingual school in each district, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Economic and Policy Planning, Buddha Sasana, Cultural - Religious Affairs, Urban Development, Water Supply and Housing, Mahinda Rajapaksa announced in Kandy yesterday.
This will fulfil the dire need for learning languages, he pointed out.The Prime Minister was addressing a gathering to mark the opening of the Sri Palipana Chandrananda Bauddha Balika Vidyalaya yesterday in Katugastota, Kandy.
The Premier also pointed out that with the spread of trilingual schools, problems over language usage will be avoided.
He said that an education system which developed knowledge and values should be implemented to create a disciplined society.
A majority of children passing out of schools today were rich in knowledge but lacking in moral values.
This did not bring any benefits to society.