Education in Jaffna to be uplifted

Government has uplifted the education system in Jaffna to a higher level, Northern province Assistant Education Director Tirupathi Selvaratnam said. There was a steady development in the educational system in Jaffna after the Government's humanitarian operations, he said.

There are 425 schools in Jaffna District and out of them, six are national schools. The schools have been receiving free uniform material, books and donations from the Government, he said.

Most schools that were damaged and destroyed due to the war, had been repaired and reestablished. Almost all the schools had been reopened for the children. Plans have been made to upgrade the educational level even more higher, Selvaratnam said.

He said that with the guidance of the Government, they intend to develop the standards of students in aesthetic and sports fields to compete in the national level.

"It is a pleasure to see children having the opportunity of education without having to worry about their lives and having to hide in the jungle for long hours. We are looking forward to develop educational facilities to help children in rural areas," the Director said.

Special development programs are currently being carried out under Uthuru Vasanthaya program. Even the schools that are in the high security zone were reopened, he said.