3. General objects

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

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

(a)

to establish, educational centers including pre schools and vocational training, centers for children and adults in areas where such educational facilities are insufficient or not available ;

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(b)

to promote peace and peaceful co-existance amongst people ;

(c)

to work for the scientific and cultural advancement of Sri Lankan society ;

(d)

to liaise with other institutions having objects similar to those of the Corporation;

(e)

to provide monetary and other assistance to young persons to engage in self-employments ;

(f)

to provide facilities for young persons to train themselves in sports ;

(g)

to organize discussions, conferences, debates and similar activities particularly for young persons;

(h)

to collect and distribute books and periodicals and provide library facilities, with a view to improving literarcy among people ;

(i)

to provide necessary facilities and encouragements for young persons to enhance their inherent talents and skills ;

(j)

to establish and maintain centers for the welfare and protection of dispaced persons and destitute persons.

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