3. It is hereby declared that the general objects of the Corporation shall be"
| (a) to institute and promote inquiries into the history, religions, languages, literature, arts, sciences and social conditions of the present and former peoples of Sri Lanka and connected culture; |
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| (b) to make comparative and evaluative studies of the historical and cultural backgrounds associated with the religions, beliefs, languages, literature, arts, music and various other creative expositions of Asian countries both in the present day and in the past and to examine in what manner they have influenced the culture of Sri Lanka; |
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| (c) to establish libraries, and provides other services and print, publish and sell books, journals, memoirs, monographs and periodicals to fulfill the objects of the Corporation ; |
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| (d) to establish and maintain schools and educational institutions, grant scholarships, promote and develop education; |
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| (e) to establish friendly relations with organizations devoted to Asian cultures both in Sri Lanka and abroad; |
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| (f) to arrange, organize, establish and promote exhibitions; lecture programmes, conferences, seminars, workshops, debates, educational tours and other activities for the achievement of the objects of the Corporation : |
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| (g) to send delegates to seminars on topics pertaining to the objects of the Corporation, conducted in Sri Lanka or in foreign countries, particularly Asian countries; |
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| (h) to adopt measures to collaborate with local and foreign organizations having similar objects and to promote educations exchanges; |
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| (i) to assist members and employees of the Corporation who are engaged in pursuits directed towards the accomplishment of the objects of the Corporation through scholarships or awards, in cash or in kind; |
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| (j) to collect funds for the satisfactory conduct of the affairs of the corporation and for the management of such funds; and |
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| (k) to do anything necessary or conducive or consequential to the attainment of the objects of the Corporation. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts