Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the continuation of the 'Suraksha' Student Insurance Programme for the years 2025-2026, with several amendments.

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has entered into agreements with Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation to implement the Suraksha Student Insurance programme which is implemented with the objective of supporting students who experience disturbances to education due to numerous health issues.

Accordingly, approximately 4 million students educated in government schools, government approved private schools, Pirivena and assisted special schools are covered under health insurance, accident coverage, and life insurance categories....