4. Duties and functions of the Board

The duties and functions of the Board shall be to :-

utilize radioactive materials and ionizing radiation whether along with complementary techniques or otherwise, for medical, environmental, agricultural, industrial and other peaceful purposes and for scientific and technological advancement as may be required for national development;

carry out research relating to the application of ionizing radiation, whether along with complementary techniques or otherwise;

ensure that adequate facilities and arrangements are made available for the appropriate training of the staff of the Board and of the officers of any other relevant institutions;

provide on request and where it considers it appropriate, to any relevant government institution or any non-governmental institution whether national or international, and to the general public, information relating to the utilization of nuclear technology or other radioactive materials, where available;

promote the establishment of professional organizations and societies to assist in the application of ionizing radiation, whether along with complementary methods or otherwise and provide where available any connected services;

construct and operate research centers, laboratories and pilot plants in the field of nuclear technology, radiological applications and other related areas;

build and operate installations or facilities for the production and distribution of radioisotopes and for the management and disposal of radioactive wastes;

assist in the sustainable development of the peaceful application of nuclear technology;

explore the availability of radioactive mineral resources within Sri Lanka;

establish, maintain and develop scientific and technical cooperation with such local or international institutions or organizations as the

enter into commercial and other ventures involving ionizing radiation or other complementary techniques;

furnish the Minister with information relating to the performance and discharge of its duties and functions; and

perform and discharge such other duties and functions as in the opinion of the Board, are necessary in achieving the objectives of the Board.