Registered Institutes

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Registered Institutes

Institutes registered in the national instrument database

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# Institute Name Institute Coordinator Address Phone Number Email Ministry Description
1 Land Use Policy Planning Department No. 170, Kirula Road, Colombo 05 +94112500338 luppd.dept@gmail.com Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
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Land Use Policy Planning Department

2 Department of Textile Industry 03rd Floor, Secretariat Building, Maligawatta, Colombo 10 +94112322896 dtiadm2016@gmail.com Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development
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Department of Textile Industry

3 Measurement Units, Standards and Services Department Ms. Damayanthi Renuka Mahenawatta, Pitipana, Homagama +94112182250 dir@measurementsdept.gov.lk Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security & Co-operative Development
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Measurement Units, Standards and Services Department

Ms. Damayanthi Renuka

Measurement Units, Standards and Services Department (MUSSD) was established in 1997 to implement the Measurement Units, Standards and Services Act No 35 of 1995. The department is the ancestor to the weight and measurement division of the department of Internal Trade which was established in 1952 to implement weight and measure ordinance No 37 of 1946. MUSSD is the national measurement body responsible for Scientific, Industrial and Legal measurements in Sri Lanka.MUSSD functions to establish maintain and disseminate the national measurement standards in compliance with international standards, ensuring justice & equity for producers, traders, metrological & other service providers & consumers, through the regulatory & service activities based on measurement to uplift the quality of life of Sri Lankan community.

4 Construction Guarantee Fund Mrs. Mithila Galappaththi Level 01, “Savsiripaya” No. 123, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07 +94112673088 cgf@cgf.gov.lk Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply
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Construction Guarantee Fund

Mrs. Mithila Galappaththi

The CGF was established by the Treasury in 1999, incorporating a novel & unique concept to provide Bonds & Guarantees to construction contractors, without obtaining security/collateral from them, thus undertaking the total risk when providing such a service. The interests of the CGF are safeguarded via using competent evaluation techniques and innovative Project and Contractor monitoring methods, to ensure Total Project Performance.

5 Department of Government Factory Department of Government Factory, Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka +94112572351 info@govtfactory.gov.lk Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply
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Department of Government Factory

The Department of Government Factory, which was initially established in 1849 at Gas Works Street, Colombo, as a sub-department of the Public Works Department, was later relocated in 1928 to its present location in Kolonnawa. During its formative years, the Department has contributed to the development of infrastructure facilities such as roads, bridges, irrigation systems and buildings and the activities of the Department have been handled by foreign engineers.Until 1969, the Public Works Department carried out these operations, after which its civil engineering activities—such as the construction and maintenance of highways and buildings—were entrusted to the Department of Highways and the Department of Buildings. Meanwhile, mechanical engineering functions were entrusted to the Department of Government Factory, established as a Class “A” department on 10 January 1971.Since then, the Department of Government Factory has been operated under the advance account of the General Treasury, providing essential mechanical engineering support services required for the operation of various government institutions. Over time, the department has functioned under several ministries, and currently is under the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply.

6 National Water Supply and Drainage Board Galle Road, Ratmalana, Sri Lank +94112638999 support@waterboard.lk Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply
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National Water Supply and Drainage Board

The National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWSDB) was established in January 1975 to setup a separate statuary Board by an Act of Parliament. Consumer metering and billing commenced in 1982.The NWSDB, presently functions under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, is the principal authority providing safe drinking water supply and facilitating the provision of safe sanitations in Sri Lanka.

7 State Engineering Corporation 130, W.A.D Ramanayaka Mawatha, Colombo - 02 +94112430061 info@secsl.gov.lk Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply
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State Engineering Corporation

State Engineering Corporation established in 1962 as the main Engineering establishment in Sri Lanka, to serve the nation withEngineering Designs, Construction, Project Management and Fabrication of precast concrete items. Even Today, the State Engineering Corporation maintain it’s position as the Sri Lanka's main state sector organization that provides the most comprehensive architectural and Engineering services under one roof, with unrivaled experience and capability.

8 Institute of Sports Medicine Mr. K A S Sanjeewa No. 33, Maitland Place, Colombo 07 +94112695953 ism_medicine@yahoo.com Ministry of Sports
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Institute of Sports Medicine

Mr. K A S Sanjeewa

Our institute offers various services such as injury diagnosis and treatment, physical therapy, sports-specific rehabilitation, nutritional guidance, performance enhancement programs, and sports psychology support. Sports medical centers aim to optimize athletes’ health, performance, and recovery while promoting injury prevention and overall well-being.

9 Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology Mr. Sabri Raban SLIBTEC Phase I Building Mahenawatte, Thalagala Road Pitipana, Homagama +94113431844 info@slibtec.gov.lk Ministry of Finance
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Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology

Mr. Sabri Raban

SLIBTEC is an ecosystem conducive for high-end biotech innovation created by the continued adoption of cutting edge technologies in dedicated facilities with support systems, enabling a vibrant research, development and innovation culture. Further, by including customised biotechnology incubation and manufacturing in one physical location, whilst adhering to global best practices including sustainability concepts in all spheres of activities, SLIBTEC provides a linear research and development manufacturing platform for the biotechnology business.As per the policy decision by the Government of Sri Lanka, land extent of 11Ac 3R 21.2P has been authorised to SLIBTEC to develop the SLIBTEC Innovation Park for high end biotech product manufacturing and incubation including the entire second hexagon of the Science Park Mahenawatte, Pitipana Homagama for SLIBTEC Research for biotech innovation to support the national economy.

10 Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa (ITUM) Diyagama, Homagama +94112124000 info@itum.mrt.ac.lk
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Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa (ITUM)

The Institute of Technology was established on 10th March 2000 by the Honourable Minister of Education and Higher Education primarily to conduct NDT and other similar level courses at the University of Moratuwa.

11 The Adolescent and Adult Thalassemia Care Unit Mrs. Ruwindi Silva North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Ragama +94715754059 silvaruwindi@gmail.com Health
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The Adolescent and Adult Thalassemia Care Unit

Mrs. Ruwindi Silva

12 Environmental Laboratory & Consultancy Services (ELCS) Ms. Hasanthi Perera 889 1/3, Maradana Road, Punchi Borella, Colombo 10 +94716400365 manager.elcs@gmail.com N/A
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Environmental Laboratory & Consultancy Services (ELCS)

Ms. Hasanthi Perera

Environmental Laboratory & Consultancy Services (ELCS) is a privately held, industry-leading Laboratory services and Consultancy firm. ELCS provides analytical lab solutions for testing, staffing and equipment, with a wide scope of services.

ELCS has the capacity to support a diverse client base—from local, state and national government programs to industry, engineering/consulting, mining, energy and R&D. Our 3 years of experience give us the expertise and vision to partner with these clients, providing Laboratory services and Consultancy services to support both short-term needs and long-term development—even in today’s challenging economic environment.

Every day, we continually renew our commitment to be a leader in science, technology and innovation.

13 Laboratory for Cultural Material Analysis Dr Arjuna Thantilage Laboratory of Cultural Material Analysis Postgraduate Institute of Archeology 407, Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7 +94718885771 lcmapgiar@kln.ac.lk Ministry of Education
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Laboratory for Cultural Material Analysis

Dr Arjuna Thantilage

The mission of the LCMA is twofold. On one hand, it intends to be a space to train archaeologists in archaeological science applications. On the other, it intends to become a service centre to meet the needs of the archaeological community and the preservation needs of artefacts and cultural material in the country. Through education and research on archaeology and conservation, through assisting analysis of cultural materials essential for determining proper treatments and preventive conservation procedures the proposed laboratory can render an essential service to the archaeological and heritage community in their endeavours in preserving, interpreting, and studying the heritage of Sri Lanka.

14 National Building Research Institute (NBRI) Mr.R.D.R. Ruhunuge 99/1, Jawatte Road, Colombo 05 +94112588946 info@nbri.gov.lk Ministry of Defence
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National Building Research Institute (NBRI)

Mr.R.D.R. Ruhunuge

National Building Research Organisation is a leading research & development institution in the country and a reputed technical services provider in the fields of geotechnical engineering, landslide risk management, human settlements planning, environmental monitoring, building materials research, and engineering project management. NBRO functions under the purview of Ministry of Disaster Management.NBRO possesses modern laboratories and field equipment and an experienced staff. Since its inception in 1984, NBRO has grown to become a much-sought after technical services provider in the country today, with a very good reputation for its timely delivery of quality services.

15 Palmyrah Research Institute Mr. P. Kajan Kandy Road, Navatkuli, Kaithady, Jaffna +94112057066 slpri@yahoo.com Agriculture and Plantation Industries
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Palmyrah Research Institute

Mr. P. Kajan

16 Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited Mr. G. H. N. M. Chandrasiri - Manager (Laboratory) Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited Kolonnawa,Wellampitiya, +94112572307 secretariat@cpstl.lk Ministry of Power and Energy
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Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited

Mr. G. H. N. M. Chandrasiri - Manager (Laboratory)

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited is a Company duly incorporated under the companies Act No. 17 of 1982 in terms of Section 2 (1) of the conversion of Public Corporations or Government owned business undertakings into Public Companies Act No. 23 of 1987, owns the Common User Facility (CUF) consisting of Oil Terminals, Storage Facilities, Pipelines and the Bowser Fleet, more fully described in the Government Gazette extraordinary bearing No. 1310-8 dated 13th October 2003.

The main Laboratory of CPSTL is located in Kolonnawa Installation, is the independent Laboratory for marketing companies and perform product quality assurance and issue certificates independently. Laboratory performs testing on every batch of receipts, every transfer of product and on products in every bulk delivery tank prior to release according to the specifications.

17 Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) Ms. Asangi Jayasinghe New Kandy Road, Malabe +94117544801 info@sliit.lk
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Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

Ms. Asangi Jayasinghe

SLIIT is recognized as Sri Lanka’s largest and one of the most prestigious non-state degree-awarding Institutes. Over the past two decades, SLIIT has been rooted in its commitment to supporting educational excellence, creating an environment for students to gain vital skills thus contributing towards shaping the national economy.

18 Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Mr. S. K. Wataketiya - Deputy Manager Technical Services (Laboratory) No.609, Dr. Danister de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09 +94115455455 secratariat@ceypetco.gov.lk Ministry of Power and Energy
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Ceylon Petroleum Corporation

Mr. S. K. Wataketiya - Deputy Manager Technical Services (Laboratory)

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was set up as a state enterprise by Act. No. 28 of 1961 in parliament and further amendments carried out subsequently. The main objectives of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation are the following:

“To carry on business as an importer, exporter, seller, supplier and distributor of Petroleum products. To carry on business of exploring for the exploiting, producing, and refining of Petroleum and to carry on any such business as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objectives”

19 National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) Crow Island, Colombo 15 +94112521000 postmaster@nara.ac.lk Ministry of Fisheries
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National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA)

The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) is the apex national institute vested with the responsibility of carrying out and coordinating research, development and management activities on the subject of aquatic resources in Sri Lanka. The NARA is a statutory body duly established by NARA Act of No. 54 of 1981, during the past 41 years NARA conducted numerous scientific studies in the field of fisheries and aquatic resources. NARA also provides services for development and sustainable utilization of living and non-living aquatic resources.

20 Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel (SLITA) Mr. K Jegateesam Kandawala Estate, No.2, Gen. Sir John Kotalawela Rd, Rathmalana +94112632406 train@textile-clothing.lk Ministry of Industries
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Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel (SLITA)

Mr. K Jegateesam

Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel has been established after merging the two Institutes Textile Training & Services Centre and Clothing Industry Training Institute by Parliament Act No.12 of 2009. New Institute “SLITA” delivers study programmes that are being complied with the need of students in the Sri Lankan context at the same time keeping the Industry relevance. SLITA comes under the purview of Ministry of Industry & Commerce under the new Act is empowered to award diploma, degrees at graduate and postgraduate level.