A recent claim circulating in Sri Lanka about a new government ban on distributing food and gifts to teachers on Teachers’ Day has been debunked. Officials confirmed the directive, which prohibits such practices, was issued by the Education Ministry as far back as 2016. The circular aims to curb unnecessary spending and maintain professionalism in schools. Social media speculation had falsely presented the policy as a recent development, prompting fact-checkers to clarify its long-standing nature.
Teachers’ Day Food and Gift Ban? Education Ministry Circular Is From 2016, Not New Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka
