Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The government's core objective is to produce 'smart citizens' who can thrive in the future world, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abayarathne stated.

The Minister made this remark while joining the certificate awarding ceremony for the 2026-I batch of young cadets at the Walahena National Youth Corps Training Center.

This inaugural batch underwent a formal course and outdoor training designed to empower them professionally and socially through Information Technology (IT), English language proficiency, and life skills development.

Addressing the youth, the Minister stated that under the new government's policy, students can choose between academic ...