DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE 1. Mr Anura Dissanayake, Secretary/Ministry of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation – Co- Chairperson 2. Mr N H M Chithrananda, Secretary/Ministry of Education - Co- Chairperson 3. Mr D M Sarath Abeygunawardane, Secretary/ Ministry of Skills Development, Employment & Labour Relations – Member of the PTF 4. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman/ University Grants Commission – Member of the PTF 5. Snr Prof. (Ms) Chandrika N Wijeratne, VC/ University of Colombo – Member of the PTF 6. Prof. U B Dissanayake, VC/ University of Peradeniya – Member of the PTF 7. Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Acting VC/ University of Sri Jayewardenepura – Member of the PTF 8. Prof. Lakshaman Seneviratne, Acting VC/ University of Kelaniya – Member of the PTF 9. Prof. K K C K Perera, VC/ University of Moratuwa – Member of the PTF 10. Prof. K Kandasamy, VC/ University of Jaffna – Member of the PTF 11. Snr Prof. T S D Amarasena , VC/ University of Ruhuna – Member of the PTF 12. Prof. S A Ariyadurei, VC/ Open University of Sri Lanka – Member of the PTF 13. Prof. F C Ragel, VC/Eastern University– Member of the PTF 14. Prof. M M M Najim, VC/ South Eastern University – Member of the PTF 15. Dr B A Karunarathna, VC/ Rajarata University – Member of the PTF 16. Prof. Sunil Shantha, VC/Sabaragamuwa University – Member of the PTF 17. Prof. E M P Ekanayake, VC/ Wayamba University – Member of the PTF 18. Dr J L Rathnasekara, Acting VC/ Uwa Wellassa University – Member of the PTF 19. Prof. W M Abeyrathna Bandara, Competent Authority/University of Visual & Performing Arts – Member of the PTF 20. Rev. Marc Bilimora, Principal/ St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia – Member of the PTF 21. Rev. Sr. Alexandra Mendis, Principal/ St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07 – Member of the PTF 22. Mr S M Keerthirathna, Principal/ Ananda College, Colombo 10 – Member of the PTF 23. Mrs Sandamali Aviruppola, Principal/ Vishakha College, Colombo 05 – Member of the PTF 24. Mr W M T D P Wanasinghe, Principal/ Dharmaraja College, Kandy – Member of the PTF 25. Mr F Welege, Principal/ Rahula College, Matara – Member of the PTF 26. Dr Harsha Alles, Chairman/Gateway Group – Member of the PTF 27. Dr Sunil Jayantha Navaratne, DG/ National Institute of Education - Member of the PTF 28. Mr B Sanath Pujitha, Commissioner General of Examinations - Member of the PTF 29. Mr Ailapperuma, Director (IT)/ Ministry Of Education - Member of the PTF 30. Ms Deepa Liyanage, Additional Secretary (Research) /Higher Education, Technology & Innovation – Secretary of the PTF CORE GROUP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 31. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman/ University Grants Commission 32. Prof. Janitha A Liyanage, Vice Chairperson/ University Grants Commission 33. Prof. U B Dissanayake, VC/ University of Peradeniya 34. Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Acting VC/ University of Sri Jayawardanepura 35. Prof. K Kandasamy, VC/ University of Jaffna 36. Prof. F C Ragel, VC/Eastern University 37. Prof. M M M Najim, VC/ South Eastern University 38. Dr B A Karunarathna , VC/ Rajarata University 39. Dr J L Rathnasekara, Acting VC/ Uwa Wellassa University 40. Prof W M Abeyrathna Bandara, Competent Authority/University of Visual & Performing Arts 41. Prof Roshan G. Regal, Senior Lecturer/ University of Peradeniya 42. Prof. K P Hewagamage, Director / University of Colombo School of Computing 43. Mr Thilak Hettiarachchi, Addl Sec (Development)/ Ministry of Higher Education,Technology & Innovation 44. Ms Krishanthi Meegahapola, Director (Overseas Education)/ Ministry of Higher Education,Technology & Innovation 45. Mr K R Uduwawala, Addl Sec (Non-State Higher Education)/ Ministry of Higher Education,Technology & Innovation 46. Mr G M R D Aponsu, Director (Planning)/ Ministry of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation 47. Mr Ranjith Rubasinghe, President / Chief Executive Officer, Sri Lanka Technological Campus CORE GROUP FOR GENERAL EDUCATION 48. Mr Ariyaratne Hewage, Consultant (Policy)/ Former Secretary/Ministry of Education/ Former Chairman/ Finance Commission 49. Snr Prof. (Ms) Chandrika N Wijeratne, VC/ University of Colombo 50. Prof. S A Ariyadurei, VC/ Open University of Sri Lanka 51. Dr Sunil Jayantha Navaratne, DG/ National Institute of Education 52. Mr B Sanath Pujitha, Commissioner General of Examinations 53. Prof Harshchandra Abeygunawardena, Chairman/ National Education Commission 54. Rev. Marc Bilimora, Principal/ St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia 55. Rev. Sr. Alexandra Mendis, Principal/ St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07 56. Mr S M Keerthirathna, Principal/ Ananda College, Colombo 10 57. Mrs Sandamali Aviruppola, Principal/ Vishakha College, Colombo 05 58. Mr W M T D P Wanasinghe, Principal/ Dharmaraja College, Kandy Mr F.Welege, Principal/ Rahula College, Matara 59. Dr Harsha Alles, Chairman/Gateway Group FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 60. Mr Ariyaratne Hewage, Consultant (Policy)/ Former Secretary/ Ministry of Eduction/ Former Chairman / Finance Commission 61. Dr Jayantha Balasooriya/ Ministry of Education 62. Mr S U Wijeratne, Formal Add Sec/ Ministry of Education 63. Dr (Mrs) Madura Wehella, Additional Secretary (Policy, Planning and Performance Review)/ Ministry of Education 64. Mr H U Premathilake, Additional Secretary (Educational Quality Development)/ Ministry of Education 65. Ms Padmini Ranaweera, Vice Chairperson/ National Education Commission 66. Ms Gayathri Abeygunasekera, Deputy Commissioner General/ Department of Examination 67. Ms Soma Ratnayake, Director (Primary Education)/ Ministry of Education 68. Ms Renuka Silva, Director (School Health & Nutrition)/ Ministry of Education 69. Mr K R Pathmasiri, Director (Mathematics)/ National Institute of Education 70. Ms Priyatha Nanayakkara, Director(Mathematics Education), Ministry of Education 71. Dr Vageesha Gunasekera, Snr Lecturer/ Open University Sri Lanka 72. Dr Sachie Panawala, Scientist/ Coordinating Secretariat for Science, Tec. & Innovation 73. Ms Gayani Samarakoon, Asst. Director/ Ministry of Environment 74. Mr K D Wijayathilaka, Communication Specialist/ Ministry of Environment 75. Ms M Kumari Edirisinghe/ Ministry of Environment CORE GROUP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 76. Mr Sarath Abeygunawardane, Secretary/ Ministry of Skills Development, Employment & Labour Relations 77. Prof. K K C K Perera, VC/ University of Moratuwa 78. Snr Prof. T S D Amarasena , VC/University of Ruhuna 79. Prof. Sunil Shantha, VC/Sabaragamuwa University 80. Prof. E M P Ekanayake, VC/ Wayamba University 81. Prof. Lakshaman Seneviratne, Acting VC/University of Kelaniya 82. Senior Professor Ranjith Premalal De Silva, Competent Authority/ University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC) 83. Ms Anurada Illeapperuma, Addl Secy/ Ministry of Skills Development, Employment & Labour Relations 84. Prof. Dayantha Wijesekera, Chairman/ Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) 85. Mr Tharanga Nalin Gamlath, Chairman/National Apprentice and Industrial Training (NAITA) 86. Mr Damith Wickremasinghe, Chairman/Vocational Training Authority (VTA) 87. Dr Lionel Pinto, Chairman/SLDF 88. Mr Vinod Moonesinghe, Chairman/ Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI) 89. Prof Mahinda Rupasinghe, Vice Chairman/ National Apprentice and Industrial Training (NAITA) 90. Ms Induni Hewapathirana, Assistant Director FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 91. Senior Professor Ranjith Premalal De Silva, Competent Authority/ University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC) 92. Dr T A Piyasiri, Former DG/ Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) 93. Ms Himali Athaudage, Addl Secy/ Ministry of Skills Development, Employment & Labour Relations 94. Mr R D S Kumararatne, DG/ Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) 95. Ms M Pathmajai, DG/ National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) 96. Ms Chulangi Perera, DG/ Department of Training Authority (VTA) 97. Ms P N K Malalasekera, DG/ Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET) 98. Mr Upali Ranasinghe, Principal/ Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI) 99. Mr Roshan Jayasuriya, Add. Director/ Ministry of Skills Development, Employment & Labour Relations 100. Ms Induni Hewapathirana, Assistant Director/ Ministry of Environment CORE GROUP FOR FACILITATION TEAM 101. Prof. Suranga Nanayakkara/ The University of British Colombia 102. Dr Vageesha Gunasekera, Snr Lecturer/ Open University of Sri Lanka 103. Mr Fadhil Bakeer Markar, Lab Lead/ Citra Social innovation Lab 104. Mr Yasas Thalagala, Strategic Engagement & Exploration Lead/ Citra Social innovation Lab 105. Ms Vositha Wijenayake, Executive Director / SLYCAN Trust (GTE) Ltd 106. Mr Ranga Pallawala, CEO/Janathakshan GTE 107. Mr Rifa Wadood, Acting Director/ Ministry of Environment CORE GROUP FOR IT INTEGRATION 108. Mr Dinesh Saparamadu, Chairman/ hSenid Group of Companies 109. Mr Indika De Zoysa, Vice President, Public & Government Affairs/ Huawei Technologies Lanka Co., (Pvt) Ltd. 110. Mr Ruwindhu Peiris, Managing Director/ Stax Inc. 111. Ms Chandi Dharmarathne/ VIRTUSA 112. Mr Channa Manoharan, COO jAYAS & Advisory Leader – PwC Sri Lanka/Chairman of SLASSCOM 113. Ms Gayani Dahanayake/ SENITH 114. Mr Fadhil Bakeer Markar, Lab Lead/ Citra Social innovation Lab 115. Mr Yasas Thalagala, Strategic Engagement & Exploration Lead/ Citra Social innovation Lab 116. Ms Navodya Jayasinghe/ AIESEC CORE GROUP FOR TRANSFORMING NURSING TRAINING SCHOOLS 117. Mrs Pearl Weerasinghe , Former Secretary – Chairperson 118. Prof. Janitha A Liyanage, Vice Chairperson/ University Grant Commission 119. Prof. T M Thilakasiri , Former DG/