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Dilki Wathsala Marambage named Director General of Technical Education
Sri Lanka's Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dilki Wathsala Marambage to head the Department of Technical Education and Training. The decision follows a proposal from the Prime Minister in her role as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.
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The Cabinet of Ministers has formally approved the appointment of Mrs. Dilki Wathsala Marambage to the position of Director General of the Department of Technical Education and Training, marking a significant leadership change in the country's technical and vocational education sector.
The approval came after a proposal was forwarded by the Prime Minister, who also holds the portfolio of Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. The Cabinet's endorsement clears the way for Marambage to assume responsibility for overseeing the department's operations and strategic direction.
The Department of Technical Education and Training plays a crucial role in Sri Lanka's education system, managing vocational training programmes and technical institutions across the country. The appointment is expected to strengthen the government's focus on expanding access to skills-based education and vocational training opportunities.
Details regarding Marambage's professional background and specific initiatives planned under her tenure have not been disclosed in the official announcement.