3. The objects of the Institute shall be to promote the development of education and in particular to -
| (a) advise the Minister regarding plans, programmes and activities for the development of education in Sri Lanka; |
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| (b) provide and promote post-graduate education in the several specialities of education; |
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| (c) conduct and promote studies on the education system including its performance, goals, structures, content and methodology and on the social, economic and other aspects of education; |
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| (d) initiate and promote innovative practices in the education system including adaptation of technology for educational purposes; |
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| (e) provide for the development of professional and general competence of personnel in the education system; |
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| (f) make available to the Government and other approved organizations, specialist services in education; |
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| (g) carry out education development programmes approved by the Minister ; and |
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| (h) co-ordinate with other institutions having similar objectives. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts