Scholarship Programme Expands for Estate Sector Students
The fund will cover tuition and transport costs for qualifying families.
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Figures shared with reporters show a 21% change compared to the same period last year.
Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.
This is a meaningful step, but sustained effort is what will make it count.
Ministry Official
- Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Matara
- Similar programmes are being considered for other districts
- A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months

Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.
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- Kumari Gunawardena
This affects my area directly, thanks for covering it.