NEMIS First Phase Launched in Sri Lanka | e-Thaksalawa LMS

National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) First Phase Launched in Sri Lanka

The Government of Sri Lanka has officially launched the first phase of the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) together with the pilot project of the e-Thaksalawa Learning Management System (LMS). The official launch ceremony was held on June 06, 2026, at Temple Trees under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

 Prime Minister’s Message

“To create an education system with equal privileges in the country, decisions must be made based on correct data management.”

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that every child in Sri Lanka should have an equal opportunity to experience quality education. She emphasized that educational reforms must be guided by accurate data, proper policies, and technological advancement.

 National Education Management Information System (NEMIS)

The National Education Management Information System has been developed to modernize the fields of human resource management and educational administration, which are among the key pillars of Sri Lanka’s education reforms.

Previously, different provinces operated separate information systems independently. Through NEMIS, information relating to both National and Provincial schools will now be maintained under one centralized digital platform, improving efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.

 First Phase Implementation

• Launch of the Human Resources Module.
• Teacher transfer activities will initially be managed through the system.
• First implemented in the following provinces:
  • Western Province
  • Southern Province
  • Sabaragamuwa Province
  • North Western Province
• The system will gradually be expanded to all provinces across Sri Lanka.
• Future modules will manage the human resources of all academic staff working in schools.

 e-Thaksalawa Learning Management System (LMS)

Alongside NEMIS, the pilot project of the e-Thaksalawa Learning Management System (LMS) was also launched. The LMS aims to:

• Expand digital learning opportunities.
• Strengthen teaching and learning activities.
• Improve student evaluation processes.
• Develop future-ready digital citizens.

 Digitalization Will Not Replace Teachers

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that digitalization is not intended to replace teachers.

She stated that education depends on human relationships and interaction. Technology should be used as a supporting tool to improve teaching and learning, while teachers remain the most important part of the educational process.

Through digitalization, the Government expects to:

• Provide quality education to schools with fewer facilities.
• Extend the influence of highly skilled teachers to every school.
• Create better learning opportunities for children with special needs.
• Build humane and future-oriented citizens.

 Collaborative National Initiative

The project was successfully implemented with the support and cooperation of multiple government institutions and stakeholders:

• Prime Minister’s Office
• Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
• Ministry of Digital Economy
• Task Force for the Digital Transformation of Education
• Provincial and Zonal Education Authorities
• Technical Teams
• Sri Lanka Air Force

 Recognition Ceremony

During the event, commemorative plaques were presented by the Prime Minister to officials representing:

• Sabaragamuwa Province
• Eastern Province
• Uva Province
• Sri Lanka Air Force Officers

These officials were recognized for their valuable contribution towards developing the first phase of the National Education Management Information System.

 Distinguished Guests

• Dr. Harini Amarasuriya – Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
• Eranga Weeraratne – Deputy Minister of Digital Economic Affairs
• Pradeep Saputhanthri – Secretary to the Prime Minister
• Nalaka Kaluwewa – Secretary to the Ministry of Education
• Waruna Sri Dhanapala – Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy
• Chief Secretaries of Provincial Councils
• Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force
• Provincial Education Secretaries and Provincial Education Authorities
• Senior Officials of the Prime Minister’s Office
• Officials of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Digital Economy
• Members of the Task Force for the Digital Transformation of Education
• Senior Officers of the Sri Lanka Air Force