Registered Institutes

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Horticultural Crops Research and Development Institute

Mrs. Renuka Silva

The Horticultural Crops Research and Development Institute (HORDI) is the main research institute of the Department of Agriculture functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture and is responsible for research and development activities in vegetable and root and tuber crops. The major activities are focused on conducting research and development activities and assisting farmers in ensuring better plant health. In addition to that the major services offered by HORDI . They are:Analytical services of soil, plant, fertilizer, water, and food contaminants, Research in the development of adaptable varieties of vegetables, Research on nutrient management and pest and disease management, Consultation on planning and development,Pests & disease diagnostic services, Consultation on methods of minimizing post-harvest losses, agro-processing and food product development. Human resource development in horticulture through collaboration with national & international research & educational (universities, technical colleges, farm schools) organizations. HORDI has main separate two laboratories for Soil, plant, compost and chemical fertilizer analysis and pesticide residue and food contaminant analysis

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Department of Agriculture

Ms. N R N Silva - Principal Scientist(Soil Science)

The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is the premier national institute responsible for conducting agricultural research and development activities. The DOA is functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture. The objective of the DOA function is to modernize agriculture while focusing on increased productivity through the development and introduction of high-yielding varieties and improved all food crop husbandry technologies. To fulfill this requirement DOA has 4 main research institutes .covering the major food crop sector. They are Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI), Bathalagoda, Horticultural Crops Research, and Development Institute (HORDI), Gannoruwa, Field Crops Research, and Development Institute (FCRDI), Mahailluppallama, and Fruit Crops Research and Development Institute (FRDI), Horana. Each Research Institute has regional research Institutes covering all agro-ecological zones. Accordingly, HORDI has the Regional Research Institute (RARDC), Bandarawela, RARDC, Thelijjawila, Agriculture Research Station (ARS), Sita Eliya . FCRDI has three regional research centers, RARDC, Aralaganwila, RARDC, Kilinochchi and Grain Legume and Oil Crops Research Center (GLORDC), Angunakolapalassa. FRDI has one regional Research Institute which is the Sustainable Crops Research and Development Institute (SARDC). Every research Institutes and research center has soil and compost analysis laboratory.

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China-Sri Lanka Joint Research and Demonstration Centre for Water Technology

Dr. Madhubhashini Makehelwala

JRDC develops globally translatable solutions for regional water problems, by engaging diverse industrial, governmental, and community experts to apply the highest levels of science and engineering. We provide a range of services, such as research facilities, technology development, training, knowledge dissemination, and consultancy services, required in mobilizing towards a water-secure nation, in order to engage with and address evolving water challenges.

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Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka

Mrs. T M S G Weerasinghe - Experimental Officer

Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka (CRISL) is the world’s first research institute dedicated to research in coconut established in 1929. CRI conduct research related to the Coconut cultivation and processing.

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Uva Wellassa University

Dr. Rasanga Samaraweera

Uva Wellassa University (UWU) is the first entrepreneurial university in Sri Lanka. It is intended to provide all students with essential skills and a broad general education, as well as the conceptual and methodological background and training needed to obtain practical solutions for adding value to Sri Lanka's national resource base. UWU has determined that research focused on adding value to the national resource base is critical in generating new knowledge, products, services, and processes that are critical for economic development.

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Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka

Dr. Nelum Piyasena

The Tea Research Institute (TRI), since its inception in 1925, has been the only national body in Sri Lanka for generating and disseminating new technologies related to tea cultivation and processing.

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National Institute of Post Harvest Management (NIPHM)

Mr. Chaminda Gunaweardane

The NIPHM functions as the Main Institution in Sri Lanka Engaged in Improving the Post Harvest Technology of Rice, Other Grains, Field Crops, fruits and vegetables, and spices. through Research, Training, Extension, Consultancy , Advisory and other development activities

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Department of Export Agriculture

Dr. Sampath Induruwa

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South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Dr. Saja Abdul Majeed Aslam

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Sri Lanka Standards Institution

Dilrukshie Karunaratne

Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) is the National Standards Body of Sri Lanka, established under the Bureau of Ceylon Standards Act No. 38 of 1964. The Institution functioned under the name of Bureau of Ceylon Standards until the Act was repealed and replaced by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution Act No. 6 of 1984. The Institution now functions under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research and is governed by a Council appointed by the Minister in terms of the above Act.

SLSI by virtue of being the National Standards Body in Sri Lanka is a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) which is based in Geneva. As members of the ISO, National standards Bodies exchange on reciprocal basis copies of their National standards and is responsible for disseminating information on standards, technical regulations and standards related activities to the community at national level.

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Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Dr. P.Rodney Fernando- Senior Lecturer (Dept.of Physics), Mr.S. Premkumar- TO(Dept. of Chemistry)

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Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute

Mr. Pradeep Kumarasiri

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Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Prof.(Ms.) M K N Kumari- Dept.of Agricultural Engineering and soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) was established as the eleventh National University in Sri Lanka and was inaugurally opened on the 31st January 1996 as per the Gazette Notification 896/2 and the University act 16 of 1978. At its inception, four faculties, namely the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Management Studies, Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Applied Sciences were established and in the year 2006, the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences was established as the fifth faculty of RUSL. Vision of RUSL is to be a centre of excellence in higher education and research. The mission of RUSL is to produce innovative intellectuals capable of taking challenges in the context of global development through the competencies developed from the academic programs, research and training of wide nature.

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University of Vavuniya

Dr. Malathy Pratheepkumar

Northern Province Affiliated University College (NPAUC) was initiated in 1991. The Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna was established in 1997.In 2021 Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna has been promoted to a separate state University as University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.

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National Science Foundation

Eng. Sureshinie Warnasooriya, Scientific Officer, Research Division

The National Science Foundation, mandated to serve and strengthen the Science and Technology sectors in Sri Lanka, performs its tasks in accordance with the functions setout in the enabling Science and Technology Development Act , No 11 of 1994 and its activities conform to the National Science & Technology Policy. Accordingly, the National Science Foundation facilitates research, development and innovation to create a knowledge economy. It also facilitates capacity building, infrastructure development, technology transfer, knowledge creation and sharing in all fields of science & technology to improve the quality of life of the people.

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University of Colombo

Dr. R.A.B. Abeygunawardana - Senior Lecturer , Ms. Bimali Weerasinghe - Assistant Statistician

The University of Colombo, founded in 1921, is Sri Lanka’s oldest Higher Education Institution. In keeping with its motto बुद्धिः शर्वत्र भ्रजते (Buddhi Sarvathra Bhrajate), translated from Sanskrit as “Wisdom Enlightens”, the University of Colombo continually strives to maintain academic excellence in all fields of study. The University is organized across 9 Faculties and 59 academic departments, along with 7 Institutes, a Campus, a School, and 20+ Centres & Units.

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University of Peradeniya

Dr BR Fernando- Senior Lecturer(Dept.of Veterinary Public Health & Pharmacology), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science

The University of Peradeniya is the largest university in Sri Lanka. The university was officially opened on 20 April 1954 in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

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Industrial Technology Institute (ITI)

Dr. H P P S Somasiri - Additional Directo General(Technical Services)

The Industrial Technology Institute is a wholly owned institute of the Government of Sri Lanka and functions under the jurisdiction of the State Ministry of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development. A statutory board incorporated on the 1st April 1998, under the Science and Technology Dev

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University of Kelaniya

Dr. Dakshika Wanniarachchi - Faculty of Science, Dr. Wasanthi Subasinghe- Faculty of Medicine

The University of Kelaniya has its origin in the historic Vidyalankara Pirivena, founded in 1875 as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks. It was one of the two great national centres of traditional higher learning, heralding the first phase of the national movement and national resurgence.