3. The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be:-
| (a) To foster and. promote medical, educational, vocational and spiritual service for the mentally retarded children and adults.
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| (b) To provide training and employment for the mentally retarded.
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| (c) To foster interest in mentally retarded children having physical disabilities as well.
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| (d) To educate parents and the public in the care of the mentally retarded.
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| (e) To establish and maintain additional homes for the mentally retarded.
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| (f) To establish a counselling service where parents and others engaged in work with mentally retarded could meet and discuss problems and obtain advice.
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| (g) To promote the training of personnel involved in the care and education of the mentally retarded. |
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| (h) To act as a national advisory body for the promotion of services for the mentally retarded.
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| (i) To encourage and foster research in the field of the mentally handicapped.
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| (j) To co-operate and co-ordinate with other agencies local and international dealing with the mentally retarded.
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts