Proposal approved to construct teachers quarters at 14 schools in plantation areas

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to implement a project to construct quarters for teachers at 14 selected schools within plantation areas.

At present, 864 schools have been established within or in close proximity to tea and rubber plantations in the Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern, and Northwestern provinces. Since the majority of these schools are located within tea or rubber plantations, far away from main cities, principals and teachers face difficulties to access these schools, the Department of Government Information stated.

Furthermore, due to the shortage of teachers in secondary classes at these schools, the overall performance of these schools during national examinations, such as the G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level, has been deemed low in comparison to other government schools.

Accordingly, the government is of the view that it is essential to improve the human and physical resources of these schools.

Considering the details submitted, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Prime Minister, in her capacity as the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Professional Education, to implement a project to construct quarters for teachers at 14 selected schools in these provinces, which will essentially provide necessary facilities and minimize the shortage of teachers.