INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says 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, the President Media Division said.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.In 2022 (2023), 60 G.C.E
Advanced Level students from each of the 100 education zones will be selected to receive educational scholarships, totaling 6,000 students
Each student will receive LKR 6,000 per month for a period of two years
These scholarships will be provided from March 2024 until the completion of their G.C.E
Advanced Level studies.Additionally, following the concept of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, a scholarship program is being implemented for
students from grade 1 to grade 11, covering all 10,126 schools across the island.Scholarships allocated to each school depend on its student
enrolment, ranging from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 22 scholarships per school
3,000 per child per month for 12 months.Symbolizing the awarding of scholarships, 5,108 students received scholarships and awards today
President Ranil Wickremesinghe also participated in the ceremony, symbolically presenting the scholarshipsSubsequently, the President
joyous occasion for the children of our nation
Congratulations to all of you on receiving these scholarships
A total of 100,000 scholarships have been awarded through this program, including a LKR 6,000 for G.C.E
We faced hardships, shortages of food, and difficulties in providing transportation for children to attend school
However, those times are now behind us
As President, I have made a commitment to ensure that no child in this country suffers
programs to steer the country away from bankruptcy, with the goal of creating a better future for our children within the next 5-10
years.Following the recent economic crisis, many lost their sources of income
As part of our response, we have provided assistance to 2.4 million families through the Aswasuma program
Additionally, the Urumaya program was introduced to grant legal ownership of land to residents
This initiative extended property rights to individuals residing in urban apartments without legal entitlements
Moreover, our focus on education has culminated in the awarding of these scholarships to all deserving students across the country.Hence, we
have endeavoured to provide livelihoods, secure rights, and ensure children receive education
