The steps have been taken to implement a special operation on the instructions of Minister of Education; Mr. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam to ensure the security of the schools and the students.
As the Ministry of Education has a firm responsibility of safeguarding the security of all schools students, teachers and non-academic staff, Minister of Education; Mr. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, has emphasized the significance of more systematic implementation of this operation in all National and Provincial school premises and their surroundings drawing the attention of all the parents and elders.
Second school term is scheduled to be commenced on coming 29th, Monday. This operation is to be put into effect in advance to ensure the security of all National and Provincial school premises and their surroundings.
Minister of Education; Mr. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, has already informed all security chiefs in this regard, and Secretary of the Ministry of Education; Mr. Nihal Ranasinghe, has made written requests from Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, Commanders of Three Forces and Inspector General of Police to extend the support to strengthen the security of schools and the surroundings.
Prior to the scheduled start date of second term of school (29th of April), immediate actions are to be taken to ensure the security of school students checking the security of school premises and surroundings, school buses, vans and public transport services.
Ministry of Education has taken steps to inform all Provincial Secretaries of Education, Provincial Directors of Education and Zonal Directors of Education in respect of this program.
