Tamil language training for public servants

Nethali STRUYS

Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara

Parallel to the Deyata Kirula 2012 programme to be held in Anuradhapura, 1,000 public servants are to be trained in Tamil language under the guidance of National Languages and Social Integration Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara.

The minister said that being fluent in the main three languages being used in Sri Lanka, is important for the country's development.

"A country's development lies on the communication skills of the people in the society," he said. "The National Languagee and Social Integration Ministry has been carrying out various programmes to uplift the communication and language skills within the country," Nanayakkara said.

"The Tamil language training course will be held from November 10 to January 31 by the Institute of National Language Education and Training. Ten programmes are to be conducted covering all Divisional Secretariats in the Anuradhapura District. This will be held at the Divisional Secretariat Offices in the District.