Pre-schools to be brought under a Ministry

The pre-school system consisting of all preschools and montessories will be brought under the purview of a Ministry so that issues affecting it could be resolved, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said, stressing that during his visits to several areas, many problems faced by pre-school teachers were brought to his attention.

Last Thursday in Galle too nursery teachers discussed their difficulties with the President. In response, the President said measures afoot to pay a monthly allowance to pre-school teachers.
President Rajapaksa emphasizes the significance of planning early childhood development, which is a decisive stage in the lives of children in accordance with the accepted standards and qualities.
President who is currently touring Matara District in support of the candidates of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) contesting August 5 Parliamentary Election made these remarks at a meeting organized by candidate Nipuna Ranawaka at Beach Park in Matara on Saturday.v “2020 Election Manifesto” of Mr. Ranawaka was also launched on the occasion.