Hon. Ravikaran raised two concerns regarding educational infrastructure in the Vanni District. First, he drew attention to the deteriorating and potentially dangerous building at Mulliyawalai Kalaimagal Vidyalayam in Mullaitivu, where students are currently learning in makeshift spaces, and requested urgent attention to the matter. Second, citing the Ministry's own report "Transforming Sri Lanka's General Education" and its commitment to equitable STEM education, he highlighted that activity-based learning in Vanni District schools is severely hampered by resource shortages, inadequate space, and substandard laboratory facilities. He asked whether sufficient computers would be provided in 2026 to enable IT practical education, including group-based activities, in schools across the district.
Thank you, Hon. Prime Minister. The school I referred to is Mulliyawalai Kalaimagal Vidyalayam in Mullaitivu. I visited it personally. The building there could pose a danger to students and staff. However, there are no other buildings; students are learning in makeshift spaces. Please give this special attention.
My second supplementary question is this. The Ministry’s report “Transforming Sri Lanka’s General Education” says the Government is committed to equitable access to education, with special focus on STEM subjects. In the Vanni District, activity‑based learning is constrained by resource shortages and inadequate space. In many schools, there are no proper labs for experiments or IT practicals; some labs function in spaces smaller than a classroom. Without adequate resources or space, reforms cannot be effectively implemented. Will sufficient computers be provided in 2026 so that students can at least gain IT practical knowledge, including in group activities?