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Sri Lanka has launched an education digitalization programme supported by a Chinese grant, focusing on developing digital infrastructure in schools. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the need to identify schools with digital disparities to ensure equal access to education.

The initiative aims to integrate technology into education while ensuring child safety. The agreement for the programme was signed by Nalaka Kaluwewa, Secretary to the Ministry of Education, and Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong. The project includes establishing a cloud data center, introducing a distance learning system, and setting up about 900 smart classrooms featuring artificial intelligence capabilities.