COLOMBO :Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and Secretary, Education Ministry M.N Ranasinghe exchanged diplomatic notes on Monday,June 19 to fast-track the implementation of establishment of modern computer labs and smart boards with customized curriculum software in 200 schools in the Galle District.
Industries and Plantation Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana was present on the occasion. Indian Deputy High Commissioner Vinod K. Jacob and officials from the Indian High Commission and Education Ministry also participated.
Exchange of notes will further streamline and expedite the implementation of the project, by aligning the procurement processes in accordance with the framework prescribed by the Government of Sri Lanka. The project, which is being implemented through Government of India grant assistance, aims to improve digital literacy amongst students attending schools in the lesser privileged areas. This is one among several grant projects undertaken by Government of India in the education sphere in Sri Lanka.
India’s overall development assistance to Sri Lanka currently stands at around US$ 5 billion with nearly US$ 600 million being in grants. Close to 65 grant projects have already been carried out across the 25 districts of the country and over 20 grant projects are at various stages of implementation.