BATTARAMULLA – Guiding the future generation to leverage technology to solve modern-world problems and create a better tomorrow is a primary responsibility of the education sector, stated Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the "Robo School - 2025" All-Island School Robotics and Innovation Competition, organized by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, held today at the Ape Gama premises in Battaramulla.
Speaking further, Dr. Amarasuriya emphasized that education plays a vital role in creating a generation capable of overcoming challenges through technology. She noted that new educational reforms are being implemented to align with global technological evolution and the demands of the modern job market. The Prime Minister pointed out that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are rapidly updating and transforming not only medicine and engineering but also agriculture, industry, and everyday life.
The "Robo School - 2025" competition was held with several key objectives: to uncover the hidden talents of school children, encourage and evaluate their skills, update their understanding of the future world of work, and foster innovative thinking. The program also aims to strengthen government intervention in robotics education, popularize these skills island-wide, and develop robotic and automation skills required for the future labor market, thereby instilling entrepreneurial concepts in students.
The annual competition features innovative creations across various fields, including Manufacturing & Environmental Studies, Education, Engineering, Production, Entertainment, and Health & Medical Sciences.
Mechatronics Institute Students Make Their Mark
Adding to the excitement of the event, we are incredibly proud to announce that students who received their robotics training at the Mechatronics Institute of Robotics Engineering actively participated in this prestigious national competition. Showcasing the practical skills and innovative thinking nurtured at our institute, these young tech enthusiasts stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the best young minds in the country, proving their readiness for the future world of work.
The competition saw the participation of students under the age of 18, spanning from Grade 6 to Grade 13, representing national and provincial schools from all provinces across Sri Lanka.
The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr. Krishantha Abeysekera, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Mr. Nalaka Kaluwewa, and the Secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Mr. Y. L. Mohamed Nawawi.
Following the ceremony, the Prime Minister and the dignitaries took the time to observe the various creative exhibits and robotic innovations presented by the talented students.
