Government aims to reclaim joyful, carefree childhood that every child deserves: President

Colombo, October 1 (Daily Mirror)- Claiming that the government aims to reclaim the joyful, carefree childhood that every child deserves, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government's mission in this renaissance era is to free children from harmful prejudices and social effects, and the pressures of exam-focused education, which hinder their psychosocial development.

In his message on World Children's Day, the President said the government has identified several significant challenges facing today’s children, including poverty, malnutrition, inadequate health and sanitation, environmental degradation, educational disparities, social inequalities and the risks associated with substance abuse and technology misuse.

"By nurturing a generation of children who are healthy both in mind and spirit, we can foster compassionate, independent and imaginative individuals who will shape a better future. To achieve this, we are committed to promoting economic freedom, fostering human kindness, building mutual trust and encouraging respect and acceptance within society. Additionally, we prioritise the protection of our rich environmental heritage and advocate for necessary political transformation," the President added.