4. The general objects of the Institute shall be -
| (a) to train those persons presently employed in the printing trade with a view to improving techniques, processes, raw material utilisation, planning etc. and thereby to improve the printing standards of printing establishments in Sri Lanka ; |
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| (b) to organize training courses in the field of Printing Technology and Management; |
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| (c) to award certificates and diplomas in connection with training courses held by the Institute ; |
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| (d) to organize and disseminate information to those in the printing trade regarding new syllabuses, techniques, processes, and available courses of study through a periodical news letter or other publication ; |
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| (e) to sponsor training abroad in schools of Printing or Printing Houses to and to reciprocate training through an exchange system; |
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| (f) to attend and participate in trade fairs, connected with the printing trade with a view to acquiring new-techniques and information necessary for the printing trade in Sri Lanka; |
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| (g) to train those already employed in the printing trade in neighbouring countries where the methods of printing available in Sri Lanka are non-existent. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts