Ministry of Science and Technology (Sri Lanka)

Ministry of Science and Technology (Sri Lanka)
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The Ministry of Science and Technology (also known as the Science and Technology Ministry) is a ministry of the Government of Sri Lanka that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to implementation, regulation and growth of Science and Technology in Sri Lanka.

The ministry is not responsible for tertiary education which comes under the Ministry of Higher Education; however, an institute of higher education does come under the ministry.

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Senior officials

  • Minister for Science & Technology — Hon. Prof. Tissa Vitarana, MP
  • Deputy Minister — Hon. Faizal Cassim, MP
  • Permanent Secretary — Dr. A.N.R. Amarathunga, SLAS

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