Introduction
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay, and the Secretary of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Education, M.N. Ranasinghe, exchanged diplomatic notes regarding the implementation of a digital education project in Sri Lanka’s Galle District.
This collaborative effort aims to enhance educational opportunities and foster digital literacy among underprivileged students in the region.
The project, supported by a generous grant from the Indian government, entails the establishment of modern computer labs and smart boards in 200 schools, along with customized curriculum software.
Aim
- The digital education project in the Galle District aims to bridge the digital divide by providing students with access to modern technological tools.
- The installation of computer labs and smart boards, coupled with customized curriculum software, will enable interactive and engaging learning experiences.
- By enhancing digital literacy, students in underprivileged areas will gain essential skills necessary for their future academic and professional pursuits.
India’s development assistance to Sri Lanka includes
- Total assistance of approximately USD 5 billion, with nearly USD 600 million provided as grants.
- Implementation of over 65 grant projects across Sri Lanka’s 25 districts.
- The digital education project in the Galle District is among more than 20 ongoing projects on various sectors, such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and vocational training.
About Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka is a tropical island nation separated from the mainland by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
- President: Ranil Wickremesingh
- Prime Minister: Dinesh Gunawardena
- The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee, denoted as LKR.