The dearth of translators has affected the implementation of the language policy severely, the government said adding that the training of reserves as a remedial measure will commence within the next two weeks.
The Minister has pointed out that the objective of the programme is to establish the rights of persons to function and communicate in a language of their own preference.
Nanayakkara says the public officials at government institutions, especially, receptionists and other personnel interacting with the public should be bilingual.
The Minister has instructed officials to commence language courses for students pursuing higher education and to open the language laboratory and the library of the Official Languages Department to those who are interested in learning languages.
The government believes knowledge to communicate in all three languages Sinhala, Tamil and English will aid the reconciliation process between the communities easier.
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