The Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Chrishantha Abeysena, along with the Secretary, Y.L. Mohamed Nawawi, and key officials from the Ministry, conducted an official visit today to the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), the National Research Council (NRC), and the Planetarium.

The visit aimed to evaluate the institutions' accomplishments, explore their strategic plans for the upcoming years, and understand the challenges they are currently facing.

Discussions during the visit highlighted the vital role these institutions play in driving Sri Lanka's scientific and technological advancements. The Minister emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to addressing the obstacles identified and fostering an environment of innovation and development.

This initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen collaboration with key research and development institutions to accelerate national progress.