3. General objects of the Corporation

to establish and maintain water supply schemes in areas where there is a scarcity of water, subject to the provisions of section 21 of the National water supply and Drainage Board Law No. 2 of 1974 ;

to organize awareness programmes on methods to minimize to impact of natural disasters ;

to provide land and houses to families who do not own land and houses, in accordance with the applicable laws ;

to assist the relevant authorities to—

provide scholarships to needy students and youth ;

establish and maintain permanent and mobile libraries ;

promote artistic creations, sports skills and technical skills of students and the youth ;

conduct classes, lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops, discussions, dialogues, educational tours and exhibitions for the students with a view to improving their general literacy ;

promote skills of the youth by granting opportunities for training in sports, leadership, computer, media and languages including Sinhala, Tamil and

construct buildings and provide other necessary assistance to schools in need of such assistance ;

provide food and other necessary assistance to the poor, destitute and sick persons ; and

establish and maintain welfare centres with suitable facilities for the blind, deaf, dumb, aged and displaced persons.