This is why we are embarking on a vast programme of reforms in education and training. This is the most ambitious educational project ever undertaken in our country. Our long term objective is to ensure that Mauritians become computer-literate so as to respond to a new world of technological innovation. All the necessary steps are being taken to ensure that Mauritius becomes an Intelligent Cyber-Island. In our future education strategy, we shall insist on equality of chances for every Mauritian child.
Education is a prized vehicle for social justice, progress and equality.
It is our duty to remove all forms of discrimination that hamper equal access to education, jobs and social amenities. Our children should have equal access to the best educational facilities provided by the Government and other institutions. In the pursuit of modern education, we should continue to cherish our time-tested traditions of social harmony and national solidarity. Our ancestors came from different parts of the world to settle in Mauritius. They have always lived in peace and harmony, setting an example to the rest of the world.