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.
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