Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that the Government will press forward with its education reforms despite opposition, committing increased financial backing for teacher trainees and sweeping digital upgrades across schools.

Delivering the 2027 Budget Speech in Parliament today, the President noted that the reform process is already underway. Key financial provisions announced include:

Teacher Trainee Allowances: Monthly stipends for students at teacher training colleges will double from Rs. 10,500 to Rs. 20,000.

Student Monks and Lay Students: The daily allowance for student monks will increase from Rs. 15 to Rs. 50, alongside additional support for lay students.

School Supplies: The distribution ...