In line with the 75th Anniversary of the SLAF a fully equipped IT laboratory was ceremonially handed over to the students of AM/Mangalarama Mahavidyalaya, Mangalagama on yesterday (20 March 2026). This important Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative was lead by the SLAF IT Division as part of a series of community-oriented projects implemented to mark 75 years of SLAF dedicated service to the nation.

The project was implemented by the SLAF IT Division with the dedicated service and professional commitment of SLAF IT personnel. The entire project was led and closely supervised by Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hettiarachchi along with the Director Information Technology, Group Captain Chanaka Sooriyaarachchi. The construction and infrastructure arrangements were carried out by SLAF Regimental Training Center Ampara under the leadership of its Commanding Officer, Group Captain Prabath Alexander.

The newly established, fully air-conditioned IT laboratory is equipped with fifteen desktop computers supported by uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems, complete networking facilities, and all required IT and electrical installations, ensuring a modern, safe and conducive learning environment for students and teachers.

The ceremony was attended by officers, other ranks and students with their parents at the school premises.