3. The objects for which the Centre is established shall be the promotion and development of technical processes and management skills within the textile industry, and in particular -
| (a) to foster, assist, encourage and co-operate in textile research; |
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| (b) to offer technical and economic consultancy services in industrial units in the textile sector ; |
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| (c) to carry out investigations and research relating to institutional factors affecting the development of the textile industry; |
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| (d) to promote professional ability of workers and executives by providing or implementing training facilities and programmes relating to the textile industry and the field of study of textile manufacture and to award diplomas, degrees, prizes and distinctions in connection therewith; |
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| (e) to sponsor and hold conferences and seminars and publish journals and magazines relating to textile research and training; |
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| (f) to render advice on any matter that may be referred to the Centre for advice by the Minister; |
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| (g) to co-operate with other research institutes of similar nature in the field of textile industry; and |
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| (h) to study specific technical problems of textile industrial units and render necessary guidance and advice. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts