Cabinet Approves Rs. 289Mn Regional Learning Centers to Boost Commerce Education 📈

The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a nationwide initiative to establish a network of regional learning centers aimed at modernizing commerce education and bridging resource gaps across the country. • Investment & Timeline: A total of 100 activity-based centers will be developed between 2026 and 2028 with an estimated investment of Rs. 289 million under the Public Investment Program. • Phase 1 Implementation: The initial phase involves the rollout of 25 regional centers—one in each district—to ensure immediate countrywide coverage and resource accessibility. • Strategic Objectives: Teacher Development & Tech Integration: Centers will serve as hubs for resource sharing and modernizing teaching methods. Skills Alignment: Focus on equipping students with skills tailored to regional economic potential and evolving labor market demands in higher education and vocational training. Equity: The project seeks to eliminate disparities in educational quality by centralizing the use of limited physical and human resources. • Context: Proposed by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the project is a key pillar in diversifying ICT/BPM capabilities and enhancing the vocational education pathways essential for national employment growth.