It is reported that the government is going to focus on the price of books and school equipment, which has increased due to the imposition of taxes.
Due to the cess tax, the prices of exercise books and school equipment have increased.
Accordingly, it is said that the government is focusing on reducing the cess tax.
Meanwhile, the 2022 GCE O/L examination is scheduled to be held at the end of April or the beginning of May.
Mr. Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Education, said while attending a press conference held today (27) that he hopes to hold all examinations on time in 2023.
70% of uniforms are to be received from China. The minister also said that the country would receive its first stock in the 3rd week of December.
School uniforms are expected to be distributed by March next year.
