Politics

The Parliamentary Sub-Committee recently held a meeting to discuss the transfers of principals in both National and Provincial Schools, as well as the ongoing human resource shortages in schools across Sri Lanka. This meeting took place under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, chaired by Deputy Minister Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne, as reported by the Department of Communication of Parliament. Officials, including Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Education Kamal Ariyasinghe, were also in attendance. During the discussions, the Sub-Committee reviewed proposals for a new digital data system. This system aims to show the placement structure of all five education-related professional services based on qualifications and positions. It will help predict vacancies that may arise over the next five years. Several other proposals were also highlighted, such as requiring all First Grade Principals to hold only that title and mandating transfers for all officers in every service after six years. Officials were instructed to present the Ministry’s feedback and suggestions on these recommendations to the Committee within two months. The Chairperson of the Sub-Committee noted that final recommendations on these issues will be developed afterward. Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe, along with Sub-Committee members Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran and Sugath Wasantha de Silva, were also present at the meeting.