Future generation that is humanitarian

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya attended the Vajra Jayanti celebration at the Sirirathnajothi Pirivena Educational Institute in Urupola, Matara.

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister outlined the government’s priorities, including nurturing a future generation that is humanitarian, environmentally conscious, respectful of Sri Lanka’s cultural diversity, and enriched with scholarly knowledge, as reported by the Prime Minister’s Media Division.

The Prime Minister emphasised the government’s vision for a new renaissance era, which encompasses all sectors, including politics, the economy, religion, education, and culture. The government aims to address current crises within the piriven education system through proper intervention.

Under the Prime Minister’s patronage, a museum commemorating the late Most Venerable Rajakeeya Panditha Kamburupitiye Vanarathana Nayake Thero was declared open. Additionally, a scholarly publication titled “Ruwando” was launched in conjunction with the anniversary and presented to the Prime Minister by Venerable Gonadeniye Tapassi Thero, the Deputy Registrar of the Sri Rohana Sangha Council, as reported.

The event was attended by esteemed figures, including the Chief Prelate of the Sri Rohana Chapter of the Shyamopali Vanawasa Maha Nikaya, Venerable Agalakada Piyasee Thero; Senior Professor of the Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies, Professor Aggamahapandita Kotapitiye Rahula Thero, University of Peradeniya; Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs Saroja Paulraj; and Southern Province Governor M. K. Bandula Harischandra.