OBJECTIVES

The Objectives of the Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs are summarized below.

• To provide Education facilities for all children with school going age and ensure physical, mental, moral, cultural and social growth and development of them.

• To provide them with appropriate Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes expected in life.

• To increase the rate of school enrolment by giving effect to the “Education for All” policy prevailing in Sri Lanka.

• To promote life by educating the School – leavers through programmes of Non-formal Education and other related activities.

• To promote the Moral and Spiritual development of Youths and inculcate in them the values conducive to Communal Amity, Peace and Good Citizenship.

• To promote and preserve the Cultural Heritage of all communities in the Northern Province.

• To give encouragement to youths in the participation of all sports activities this will contribute to their Physical Development and Social behaviour.

• To develop youth’s personality and skills to participate fully in socio- economic development of the country.

• To improve quality and relevance of the vocational and technical training sector for creating a globally employable workforce.

• To enhance opportunities for youth to being a sustainable livelihood by creating an entrepreneurial culture among youth.