Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has assured that the current government will not reduce or remove religious education or aesthetic subjects in any form.
She gave this assurance during a meeting with members of the Buddhist Affairs Task Force, where the content of the new Buddhism textbook under the revised curriculum was also discussed.
The Prime Minister explained that, under the education reforms planned for 2026, the first lesson of the Grade 6 curriculum will provide students with a basic understanding of all major religions. After this introduction, students will be able to study their own religion in greater depth.
The discussion also highlighted the shortage of Buddhism teachers in schools. The Prime Minister stated that a proper recruitment and deployment plan will be introduced to address this issue and ensure sufficient teacher availability.
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