Battle against terrorism:

Youth took the lead

President at Anuradhapura:

Rasika Somarathna

The Government is taking all measures to provide youth with equal opportunities and facilities as it has confidence in their abilities and commitment to serve the country, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a function in Anuradhapura on Monday.

He was addressing students who had completed their vocational training programs.

“The country’s youth had taken the lead in the battle against terrorism. Some of them had laid down their lives to ensure a peaceful and prosperous future,” he added.

“The Government is providing the support to the youth to enlist their maximum contribution to boost the national economy and make them productive citizens,” President Rajapaksa said.

“To this purpose, the Government has strengthened the university education system and enhanced vocational and technical education facilities, he said.

“We are trying to provide the students who failed to get university education, alternative avenues for higher studies,” he added.

The President said that he has instructed officials to come up with a plan to help needy students with financial assistance. The President also outlined the measures taken by the Government to enhance computer literacy and English language education especially in rural areas.