No more ‘Leadership Training’: Kiriella

13 September 2015 07:09 am

University Education Minister Lakshamn Kiriella said the University Leadership Training Programme, "Nayakathwa Phunuwa" conducted for university students by military personnel would be cancelled from this year.

He said that instead of the leadership programme the focus would be on developing the Language Skills of the new entrants and if necessary of the other undergraduates as well.

The mandatory leadership training programme was conducted at twenty Army Camps, but it came under heavy criticism after several students fell sick while undergoing this training. (L.B. Senaratne)