SLAF ESTABLISHES FULLY EQUIPPED IT LABORATORY AT CP/N/DESSFORD TAMIL MAHA VIDYALAYA, NANU OYA
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the SLAF, a significant initiative has been undertaken to enhance information technology literacy among the younger generation. In line with this objective, the SLAF has established and handed over three fully equipped, modern IT laboratories to selected schools across the island, with the aim of strengthening digital education and bridging the technological gap in underserved communities.
Accordingly, two IT laboratories have already been successfully handed over to BT/Koddaimunai Kanishta Vidyalaya in Batticaloa and AM/Mangalarama Maha Vidyalaya in Ampara. As the third phase of this initiative, a newly established IT laboratory at CP/N/Dessford Tamil Maha Vidyalaya, situated in a rural tea estate village in Nanu Oya, was ceremonially declared open and handed over to the students yesterday (27 March 2026).
This project was implemented by the SLAF IT Division through the dedicated service and professional commitment of SLAF IT personnel. The project was led and closely supervised by the Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hettiarachchi together with the Director Information Technology, Group Captain Chanaka Sooriyaarachchi. Construction and infrastructure development were carried out by SLAF Station Piduruthalagala under the leadership Commanding Officer, Group Captain Chinthaka Jayasundara, with the generous support of the Alengko Foundation and members of the Sri Lankan community in Australia and Germany.
The newly established IT laboratory is equipped with fifteen desktop computers supported by uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems, comprehensive networking facilities, and all necessary IT and electrical installations, thereby ensuring a modern, safe, and conducive learning environment for both students and teaching staff.
The ceremonial handover was held at the school premises with the Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF officers, Director Information Technology, Commanding Officer SLAF Station Piduruthalagala, Commanding Officer No. 01 IT Wing, were present. A representative of the Alengko Foundation also attended the event. In addition, officials from the Nuwara Eliya District Education authorities, the principal, teachers, students, and parents participated in the opening ceremony.
Accordingly, two IT laboratories have already been successfully handed over to BT/Koddaimunai Kanishta Vidyalaya in Batticaloa and AM/Mangalarama Maha Vidyalaya in Ampara. As the third phase of this initiative, a newly established IT laboratory at CP/N/Dessford Tamil Maha Vidyalaya, situated in a rural tea estate village in Nanu Oya, was ceremonially declared open and handed over to the students yesterday (27 March 2026).
This project was implemented by the SLAF IT Division through the dedicated service and professional commitment of SLAF IT personnel. The project was led and closely supervised by the Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hettiarachchi together with the Director Information Technology, Group Captain Chanaka Sooriyaarachchi. Construction and infrastructure development were carried out by SLAF Station Piduruthalagala under the leadership Commanding Officer, Group Captain Chinthaka Jayasundara, with the generous support of the Alengko Foundation and members of the Sri Lankan community in Australia and Germany.
The newly established IT laboratory is equipped with fifteen desktop computers supported by uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems, comprehensive networking facilities, and all necessary IT and electrical installations, thereby ensuring a modern, safe, and conducive learning environment for both students and teaching staff.
The ceremonial handover was held at the school premises with the Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF officers, Director Information Technology, Commanding Officer SLAF Station Piduruthalagala, Commanding Officer No. 01 IT Wing, were present. A representative of the Alengko Foundation also attended the event. In addition, officials from the Nuwara Eliya District Education authorities, the principal, teachers, students, and parents participated in the opening ceremony.
