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| Sunday, 12 March 2006 |
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Tsunami affected school re-open with Japan aid The newly constructed Deepankara Kanishta Vidyalaya in Hambantota was ceremonially declared open by Education Minister Susil Premajayantha and Japanese Ambassador Akio Suda recently. The Government of Japan provided approximately Rs. 23 million for the construction of this school and over 160 children will benefit from the facilities. A large number of schools along the coastal belt were damaged by the tsunami and it was necessary to reconstruct or renovate these schools, to enable the children to continue their education and start normal lives. In view of the importance of this need, the Japanese Government provided funds for reconstruction of 13 tsunami damaged schools in the districts of Kalutara, Galle, Hambantota, Batticaloa, Ampara and Jaffna. The Deepankara Kanishta Vidyalaya in Hambantota is one of the 13 schools constructed with Japanese funds and is the first to be completed. The reconstruction of these schools were made possible from the US $ 80 million Non-Project Grant Aid provided by the Government of Japan, aimed at assisting the post-tsunami rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka. With the completion of the work, the school is now equipped with all facilities and amenities required for the benefit of the students as well as for the teaching staff. The newly constructed building includes an assembly hall, 8 classrooms, staff rooms and a library. The infrastructural and improved facilities provided through Japanese grant funds is expected to enhance the quality of education and improve the educational efficiency of the students. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assisted in the designing of the school building, while the Japan International Cooperation System (JICS) was responsible for supervising the project.(DPL) |
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