pposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has pressed the government to provide a clear timeline for filling public sector vacancies promised to unemployed graduates, raising the issue in Parliament under Standing Order 27(2).
He called on the government to disclose the total number of unemployed graduates in Sri Lanka, along with the progress achieved under existing programmes designed to secure them employment.
He said that commitments made to graduates during the election period remained largely unfulfilled two years on, with many still awaiting job placements.
The Opposition Leader demanded specific details on the number of vacancies available for direct graduate recruitment across ministries, departments and provincial councils, and sought confirmation on whether these positions would be filled before the close of 2026.
He also requested clarification on the government's plans to recruit development officers and to absorb existing graduate development officers into the teaching service.
The Opposition Leader stressed that tackling graduate unemployment could not rely solely on public sector recruitment, calling instead for a dedicated programme to generate employment opportunities for graduates within the private sector.
He noted that with the next Budget due in the coming weeks, the government ought already to possess the necessary data and strategy to address the issue comprehensively.
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