In a proactive move towards transparency and collaboration, President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened a crucial party leader’s meeting at the Presidential Secretariat today to deliberate on the IMF proposals. The meeting saw the active participation of various stakeholders, including TNA Parliamentarian Mr. M. A. Sumanthiran, underscoring the government’s commitment to inclusive decision-making.

State Minister of Education Arvind Kumar said that the ``Presidential Study Scholarship'' program implemented for 2024/2025 as a concept of President Ranil Wickramasinghe will be a great support for the successful completion of the educational activities of school children with economic difficulties.

The Minister of State also mentioned that 20 Regional Education Offices will be established with the aim of the education reforms to be carried out in the future.

The Minister of State for Education Mr. Arvind Kumar mentioned this while joining the news conference held at the Presidential Media Center on Friday (08) under the theme 'One way to a stable country'.

The Minister of State who further commented said:

According to the idea of ​​President Ranil Wickramasinghe, the "Presidential Scholarship" program for 2024/2025 will provide great support for the successful completion of the education of school children with economic difficulties.