3. The general objects for which the Corporation is established are hereby declared, to be"
| (a) to foster the social, educational and cultural development of the underprivileged children of Sri Lanka ; |
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| (b) to assist in the promotion of activities.; relating to pre-schools, child care centre, childrens' homes and child and religious education ; |
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| (c) to foster and facilitate the engagement of youth in activities that provide income , |
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| (d) to foster and promote the social development activities, especially among the disadvantaged groups; |
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| (e) to promote the physical, spiritual and social welfare of the general public; |
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| (f) to liase with other institutions in Sri Lanka and abroad with similar objects ; |
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| (g) to give financial aid and scholarships to poor or disabled with a view to enabling them to pursue higher studies; |
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| (h) to do all such of her acts and things as may be necessary for the accomplishment of all or any of the objects of the Corporation ; |
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| (i) to aid and assist any person to engage himself in any industry, trade or import or export business, to establish and maintain any agricultural, industrial or commercial ventures ; to provide programmes to successfully train persons in technical skills and to organize propaganda work. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts