17. The powers and functions of the Council shall be to
| (a) hold exhibitions both in Sri Lanka and abroad ; |
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| (b) improve the quality of the raw materials used for the production of handicrafts and of the finished products; |
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| (c) institute and award prizes, medals and scholarships for the study of handicrafts ; |
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| (d) provide financial and any other assistance with the approval of the Minister to Crafts Councils or other institutions or organizations engaged in design production or sale of handicrafts ; |
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| (e) provide for the training of craftsmen and advise on all training programmes for craftsmen, apprentices and employees who are in charge of training institutions connected with craftsmen; |
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| (f) institute schemes for the welfare of craftsmen ; |
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| (g) institute international exchange programmes for craftsmen ; |
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| (h) organize workshops, seminars and conferences at traditional, national and international level to improve the standards and skills of craftsmen ; |
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| (i) provide for the dissemination of information and knowledge relating to crafts ; and |
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| (j) advise on the preservation of handicrafts of traditional, national or cultural value and set up crafts museums or galleries for the purpose of preserving such handicrafts. |
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