President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will continue implementing education reforms despite opposition, with increased financial support for teacher trainees and measures to expand digital facilities across schools.

Delivering the 2027 Budget speech in Parliament, the President said the education reform process had already commenced and would be taken forward as part of the Government's broader efforts to transform the education sector.

The President stated that education reforms for Grades 2 and 6 are scheduled to be implemented from next year.

Under the proposals, the monthly allowance for students at teacher training colleges will be increased from Rs. 10,500 to Rs. 20,000.

The Government will also increase the daily allowance provided to student monks from Rs. 15 to Rs. 50, while lay students will receive an additional allowance.

Meanwhile, the distribution of school materials will continue with financial assistance from China.

President Dissanayake also announced plans to expand internet facilities across all schools, noting that more than 6,000 schools already have internet access.

The Government expects to extend internet connectivity to approximately 4,000 primary schools that have yet to receive the facility.

He said schools would also be provided with the necessary equipment, including smart boards, to support technology-based learning.

The President further highlighted the importance of improving teachers' digital literacy to ensure they can effectively utilise modern technology in the classroom.

In addition, Rs. 35,000 million has been allocated for the development of educational facilities and infrastructure in schools and teacher training colleges.

The President said these measures were aimed at improving access to quality education, strengthening digital learning and developing the country's education infrastructure.