Janawasa Law (No. 25 of 1976)

Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts

Section - 9

9. The objects of a Janawasa shall be -

(a)

	(i) to foster the collective management and development of agricultural land, and the collective development of animal husbandry and agro-based and cottage industries,

	(ii) to ensure maximum productivity and maximum utilization of agricultural land for maximum employment and profit sharing in proportion to the quality and quantity of the work output,

	(iii) to promote the social and cultural development of the members, (iv) to promote and foster group farming among owners or cultivators of neighbouring agricultural lands; or

(b) to provide agricultural machinery, implements and inputs and other such services to members.