Colombo, describing it as “a project for posterity”, India on Saturday donated digital equipment, including 2,000 Tabs, worth Rs 300 million, for use in 200 schools in Sri Lanka's southern province.
A ceremony held in the southern district of Galle, attended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, marked a significant step towards educational modernization, with the provision of 200 smart classrooms and 2,000 Tabs to 200 schools of the Southern Province.
“Following a request from the Minister of Health and Industry, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, the Government of India allocated Rs 300 million to the Southern Provincial Council for this project. Of the 200 selected schools, 150 are in Galle district, while the remaining 50 are in Hambantota and Matara districts,” a statement from the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
Additionally, 2,000 Tabs were distributed and each of the 200 classrooms received 10 Tabs, according to the release.
“We deeply appreciate the support extended by neighboring India in the advancement of modern technology. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed interest in setting up an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Sri Lanka, which is highly appreciated,” Wickremesinghe said.
"In addition, negotiations to enhance cooperation in the energy sector with India are progressing successfully," he said.
Pathirana and Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha appreciated India's help in their respective speeches.
Premajayantha also said, “Today, 200 schools in the Southern Province have been equipped with comfortable classrooms and 2,000 Tabs. In the future, schools will be digitalized and there are already 1,250 schools connected.”
Jha reciprocated by saying, “As a neighbor of India, we consistently extend our support to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka occupies a crucial position in our foreign policy. India remains steadfast in its commitment to provide essential infrastructure and know-how support to Sri Lanka.”
“A project for posterity! President H.E. @RW_UNP and High Commissioner @santjha delivered digital equipment to several schools in the Southern Province, in the presence of the Hon. Ministers @DrRameshLK, @SPremajayantha and several other dignitaries today,” the Indian High Commission posted on its X along with photos from the event.
A ceremony held in the southern district of Galle, attended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, marked a significant step towards educational modernization, with the provision of 200 smart classrooms and 2,000 Tabs to 200 schools of the Southern Province.
“Following a request from the Minister of Health and Industry, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, the Government of India allocated Rs 300 million to the Southern Provincial Council for this project. Of the 200 selected schools, 150 are in Galle district, while the remaining 50 are in Hambantota and Matara districts,” a statement from the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
Additionally, 2,000 Tabs were distributed and each of the 200 classrooms received 10 Tabs, according to the release.
“We deeply appreciate the support extended by neighboring India in the advancement of modern technology. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed interest in setting up an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Sri Lanka, which is highly appreciated,” Wickremesinghe said.
"In addition, negotiations to enhance cooperation in the energy sector with India are progressing successfully," he said.
Pathirana and Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha appreciated India's help in their respective speeches.
Premajayantha also said, “Today, 200 schools in the Southern Province have been equipped with comfortable classrooms and 2,000 Tabs. In the future, schools will be digitalized and there are already 1,250 schools connected.”
Jha reciprocated by saying, “As a neighbor of India, we consistently extend our support to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka occupies a crucial position in our foreign policy. India remains steadfast in its commitment to provide essential infrastructure and know-how support to Sri Lanka.”
“A project for posterity! President H.E. @RW_UNP and High Commissioner @santjha delivered digital equipment to several schools in the Southern Province, in the presence of the Hon. Ministers @DrRameshLK, @SPremajayantha and several other dignitaries today,” the Indian High Commission posted on its X along with photos from the event.
