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As enacted

Part I · Establishment of the National Research Council of Sri Lanka

3. Objecitves of the Council

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

The objectives for which the Council is established shall be—

(a)

to assist the Government to facilitate research relating to science and technology in order to build a vibrant scientific and technological community in the country;

(b)

to promote and facilitate research relating to science and technology in higher educational institutions and public sector research institutes and other governmental institutes so as to develop a research base that will contribute to national needs; and

(c)

to solicit the co-operation of the private sector in the enhancement of research relating to science and technology.

Part II

Powers and Functions of the Council

Part III

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer and the Staff of the Council

Part IV

Finance

Part V

General