The progress of a project to provide schools with smart classrooms, internet facilities and digital equipment was reviewed at a special meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education held at Parliament on October 22.The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.Members of Parliament were briefed on the ongoing initiative alongside updates on the Revised National Curriculum Framework (2026) and the School-Level Assessment and Certification Framework.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation of educational reforms introduced for Grade 1 in January 2026 and preparations to extend them to Grades 2 and 6 in 2027.Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa said the reform process was being implemented under five key pillars, supported by a National Steering Committee and five subcommittees.He said the reforms had commenced in 2025 in line with the policies of the National Education Commission.National Institute of Education Director General Senior Professor O.G. Dayaratne Banda said the reforms aimed to strengthen students’ knowledge, ethical values and skills and prepare them for the future through a holistic, outcome-based education system.

Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madhura Seneviratne, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage, Members of Parliament and ministry officials attended the meeting.