The North Western Provincial Department of Education introduced junior eco-agriculture and science clubs across secondary schools in Kurunegala today, September 22, 2026.

The experiential learning initiative equips school students with practical training in soil conservation, micro-gardening, organic composting, and weather monitoring using localized rain gauges. School principals and education directors emphasized that connecting classroom science with agricultural technology inspires young learners to appreciate sustainable food systems and cultivate foundational scientific inquiry skills from an early age.