3. The functions of the Institute shall be"
| (a) to formulate courses of study and training programmes in fisheries and nautical engineering, with a view to raising the technical and managerial skills of persons engaged in, or proposing to engage in, the fisheries industry ; |
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| (b) to provide courses of study and training programmes in fisheries and nautical engineering leading to the award of certificates, diplomas and other academic distinctions ; |
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| (c) to conduct, or arrange for the conduct of, conferences, seminars and symposia on education in the field of fisheries and nautical engineering with the assistance of national and international organisations ; |
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| (d) to conduct, or promote the conduct of, research, surveys and investigations on education and extension training in the fields of fisheries and nautical engineering ; |
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| (e) to cooperate, by way of exchange of teachers and students or otherwise, with institutions in Sri Lanka or abroad having objects similar to those of the Institute; |
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| (f) to advise the Minister on all such matters relating to fisheries and nautical engineering as he may refer to the Council for advice. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts