The Education Ministry yesterday dispatched furniture, books and school uniforms and other equipment to twelve schools in Vakarai that are to be reopened following the full restoration of civilian life in the region.
The schools were facing much hindrances due to lack of furniture and study material when Vakarai was in the grip of LTTE terror. Education Ministry sources said with the dispatch of the furniture and other goods the schools would will be able to reopen soon.
Under this programme, 2,000 school desks, 2,000 chairs, 1,700 small chairs, 850 small desks, teachers' chairs and tables all costing Rs. 13 million were sent for use by the 12 schools.
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha handed over the list of the consignment to Nation Building Minister Susantha Punchinilame and Local Government Minister Bashir Segudawood.
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