December 15, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has said the Government is committed to shaping a generation that is socially responsible, environmentally conscious and deeply rooted in democratic values.
She made these remarks while speaking at a ceremony held at Temple Trees to mark the ninth phase of a nationwide initiative that honours high-achieving GCE Advanced Level students. The programme is conducted through the Presidential Fund and aims to recognise academic excellence across the island.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister described the Presidential Fund as a public trust, noting that the Government is working to ensure it is widely understood and experienced as a fund that genuinely serves the people.
She stressed that investments in education and youth development are central to national progress. The objective, she said, is not only academic success but the cultivation of individuals who show leadership, act with compassion, value collective responsibility and actively protect the environment, while respecting democratic principles.
According to the Prime Minister, building such human capital is essential for the country to move forward with resilience and unity in an increasingly complex world.
