President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that a better country will be created for the children of Sri Lanka within the next 5-10 years.
The President emphasized his commitment to ensuring that no child in the country will suffer, highlighting his dedication to resolving the economic crisis within a short span of two years.
President Wickremesinghe made these remarks while addressing the ceremony for the awarding of Presidential scholarships held today (19) at Temple Trees.
“Creating a Better Future for Our Children”
Launch of a scholarship program for 6,000 Advanced Level students and
100,000 students from grade 1 to grade 11
Scholarships awarded to 5,108 students today as a symbolic gesture
Concurrently, scholarship funds, including outstanding instalments credited to the students’ bank accounts
Allocation of LKR. 4 billion this year for educational scholarships from the
President’s Fund
He stated that the Aswasuma program was implemented to provide income support to the people, while the Urumaya program was implemented to secure land rights. Additionally, he highlighted the launch of the Presidential Education Scholarship Program, aimed at ensuring educational opportunities for children.