The newly appointed Chairperson of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), the apex policy formulating and advisory body on science and technology matters, functioning  under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Prof.(Mrs.) Shanika Hirimburagama assumed duties, today (16th) amid Pirith chanting of maha sangha. This event was attended by the Mr. Thilanga Sumathipala, Hon. State Minister of Technology and Innovation, Mr. S. Amarasekara, Secretary to the Cabinet of Ministers, Mr.Chinthaka Lokuhetti, Secretary to the State Ministry of Technology and Innovation, University Professors, Scientists and government officials. Prof. (Mrs.) Hirimburagama who previously held the post of Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo and Chairperson of University Grants Commission has made significant contributions towards the advancement of the S & T sectorThe newly appointed Chairperson of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), the apex policy formulating and advisory body on science and technology matters, functioning  under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Prof.(Mrs.) Shanika Hirimburagama assumed duties, today (16th) amid Pirith chanting of maha sangha. This event was attended by the Mr. Thilanga Sumathipala, Hon. State Minister of Technology and Innovation, Mr. S. Amarasekara, Secretary to the Cabinet of Ministers, Mr.Chinthaka Lokuhetti, Secretary to the State Ministry of Technology and Innovation, University Professors, Scientists and government officials. Prof. (Mrs.) Hirimburagama who previously held the post of Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo and Chairperson of University Grants Commission has made significant contributions towards the advancement of the S & T sector.