Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, along with the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, announced on October 20 that the government of Sri Lanka aims to change schools into safe and nurturing places for children where they can feel loved and cared for. While launching a new program, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for a positive psychosocial atmosphere in schools. She emphasized that all education officials should take their responsibilities seriously to meet this goal. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Education and Room to Read Sri Lanka, focuses on improving students' psychosocial health and guiding them towards good career options, as stated by the Office of the Prime Minister. At the event, new guidelines for student counseling and career guidance were also introduced. These guidelines consist of training resources for counseling teachers, management handbooks, and modules to help develop modern skills. The program will provide training sessions for counseling teachers, preventative strategies to tackle student issues, and efforts to increase parental involvement. The Prime Minister underlined that educating responsible citizens is a primary goal, and ensuring a safe and supportive school environment is an essential duty of the government, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.
