Prime Minister Announces Reforms for Teacher Transfers and Recruitment

13-Aug-2025
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Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training (Kalaignar) Harini Amarsooriya stated that a better system is being developed for the appointment and transfer of teachers in the Teacher Education Service and Teacher Administrative Service.

She made this announcement during a recent Cabinet advisory committee meeting on Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training held in Parliament under her chairmanship.

Members of Parliament participating in the meeting highlighted ongoing issues with appointments and transfers, particularly noting that 5 out of 6 officers recently appointed to the North Central Province have been transferred again.

The committee discussed the need to consider humanitarian aspects regarding officers when making appointments and transfers, alongside service requirements. 

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of proper planning and humane treatment in teacher appointment and transfer processes.

Additionally, she advised officials to expedite efforts to admit differently-abled students to universities. 

Leaders of six subcommittees appointed by the Cabinet Advisory Committee also presented progress reports during the meeting, which was attended by government MPs.