Science And Technology Development Act (No. 11 of 1994)

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Science And Technology Development Act (No. 11 of 1994) - Sect 5

Functions of Commission

5. The functions of the Commission shall be"

(a) to advise the Government on policies and plans for the development of science and technology including policies and plans relating to"

	(i) the application of science and technology to stimulate economic growth ;

	(ii) the impact of science and technology on health, and competitiveness ox industry, agriculture, services and the economy ;

	(iii) the impact of science and technology on health, nutrition and poverty alleviation, with a view to improving the quality of life of the people ,

	(iv) the development of human 'And other resources needed for science and technology, in consultation with the authorities responsible for education, training and research ;

	(v) the development and management of the natural resources of Sri Lanka ;

	(vi) the identification and prioritization of science and technology areas that are likely to be of national importance;

	(vii) the creation of a climate conducive for the build up, retention and attraction of science and technology expertise ;

	(viii) the establishment of management strategies conducive to the productive application of science and technology ;

	(ix) the allocation of funds for science and technology, including the priority of funding research and development in science and technology institutions ;

(b) to submit a report annually, to the Government, reviewing the science and technology activities, in Sri Lanka in the preceding year, in relation to the objects set out in section 2 and on. the effectiveness of measures for the development of human resources, the performance of science and technology institutions, the effectiveness of public spending on science and technology and the use of science and technology by public sector and private sector undertakings ;

(d) to consult relevant science and technology institutions before advising the Government on policies and plans relevant to those institutions ;

(e) to convene the Sri Lanka Conference on Science and Technology biennially, with the prior approval of the Minister, and to provide a forum for the discussion of science and technology in Sri Lanka in relation to the object set out in section 2; submit a report to the Minister on such discussions.

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