A dedicated task force has been appointed to eliminate ragging and all other forms of violence within universities and higher education institutions in Sri Lanka.
The task force was appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Nalaka Kaluwewa, under the directive of the subject minister, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
According to the Ministry of Education, the eradication of ragging from universities and other higher education institutions is a top priority of the current government.
In addition to addressing ragging, the task force is also mandated to prevent any form of violence perpetrated by students against fellow students, as well as by or against academic staff, non-academic staff, and administrative authorities within these institutions.
The task force comprises 16 members and aims to introduce systemic changes to ensure student safety and institutional accountability.
The Ministry further stated that proposals have already been made to establish institutional-level units under the guidance of this task force in universities and other higher education institutions across the country.
(News1st)
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