22. The functions of the Clarke Institute shall be"
(a) to accelerate the introduction of modern technologies, to Sri Lanka by"
| | (i) initiating ,promoting and conducting research and development in the application of "modern technologies; | | |
| | (ii) providing research and development support to the Government and private sector undertakings in the application of modern technologies ; and | | |
| | (iii) training of personal. in modern technologies to meet the needs of Government, and private sector undertakings ; and | | |
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(b) to promote future studies. |
| In this Act, the expression "modern technologies" includes new materials, communications and related sciences, information technology, electronics, microelectronics, photonics robotics and space technology. |