The Governor officially handed over new classroom buildings to students today (22.10.2026), constructed at Uyilakulam G.T.M School and Thenniyankulam G.T.M School within Thunukkai Education Zone at a cost of Rs. 62 million under the Provincial Specified Development Grant for Northern Province.
At this event, a drinking water facility was declared open, along with the handing over of the building for Uyilakulam G.T.M School costing Rs. 28 million and Thenniyankulam G.T.M School costing Rs. 34 million, and students were also honoured for their achievements. Further, the Governor listened to the requests made by the school community regarding development works including the renovation of the boundary wall and playground.
Addressing the event, the Governor emphasized that the government is paying special attention to the development of rural schools. Considering the students’ transport difficulties, he assured that action would be taken to repair access roads and carry out a subsidized transport service for these areas. He added that rural development works he was unable to complete during his tenure as the District Secretary will be carried out through his position as the Governor.
Furthermore, he urged the students to build leadership qualities alongside their education and to explore other career opportunities beyond medicine and Engineering. He highlighted that the Presidential Secretariat awards Rs. 100,000.00 to students who achieve the top 20 ranks in each stream during the university enrollment, encouraging students from the Northern Province to aim for these ranks. The event was attended by the Member of Parliament for Vanni District M. Jegatheeswaran, Higher Officials from Education and Irrigation Departments, Principals, Teachers, Students, and others.
