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As enacted

3. General objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be—

(a)

to assist in the promotion of spiritual and economic development of the families of Sri Lankan citizens who are facing economic difficulties ;

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(b)

to offer scholarships with monthly financial assistance for the education of deserving students who are facing economic difficulties ;

(c)

to provide medicine, foods and other necessities to hospitalized patients who are facing economic difficulties, to provide nutritious food and clothing to pregnant mothers and children, and to provide medical equipments and other instruments to hospitals ;

(d)

to assist disabled persons and their families ;

(e)

to conduct educational courses, vocational trainings and workshops for youths and provide counseling services to assist them to achieve personal and financial security ;

(f)

to organize Shramadana activities in order to encourage the spirit of working together ;

(g)

to establish and maintain international branches of the Organization ; and

(h)

to print, publish and distribute books, journals, periodicals and magazines and to organize seminars and workshops on matters of common interest.

(2)

The Corporation shall ensure that the implementation of the objects of the Corporation shall be carried out to the greatest extent possible without any distinction based on race, religion, language, caste, sex or political opinion.