Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (11) officially launched STEM Feed in Sri Lanka, a new TikTok feature designed to provide credible content in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The launch, held at the ICT Hotel Ratnadipa in Colombo, marks what officials described as a transformative step in expanding digital learning opportunities for Sri Lankan youth.
“Our task is not to shield children from technology, but to guide them to use it wisely, critically, and creatively, so that it becomes a tool for growth rather than harm,” the Prime Minister said in her address.
She highlighted the government’s establishment of a national education Task Force, bringing together educators, academics, technology experts, child protection advocates and private sector partners to create an inclusive, future-ready and resilient education system.
Dr. Amarasuriya also welcomed global partnerships, praising TikTok’s role in supporting national education priorities by making STEM subjects more accessible and engaging. She further encouraged the platform to integrate arts and humanities into the initiative, broadening the scope towards STEAM education to foster innovation and balance.
Ferdous Mottakin, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations for South Asia at TikTok, said the initiative was about “ensuring that learning takes place within a safe, transparent, and trusted digital environment” while broadening access to high-quality educational content.
The event was attended by TikTok’s Ferdous Mottakin, Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne, National Education Commission Chairman Prof. A. Sarath Ananda, senior government officials, media representatives and digital creators.
