
"Science for All"
According to the Science and Technology Development Act No.11 of 1994 one of the main functions of the NSF is to popularise science amongst the people.
Main programmes
- Establishing School and University Science Societies
- Conducting science competitions
- Publishing books and magazines in topics of importance
- Developing science communication tools & conducting programmes
- Training Science Communicators
- Facilitating Science Popularization and STEM activities
- Providing recognition for science popularization/promoting science
NSF Award for Teachers
NSF Science Popularization Award for media personnel and media institutions.
- Celebration of World Science Day
Contact
Dr P.R.M.P. Dilrukshi (Head of the Division)
Principal Scientific Officer
Ext: 180
Direct No: +940112209509
Email: dilrukshi@nsf.gov.lk
Important events

Teacher Training Workshops Ratnapura and Nivithigala education zones were held
The second of the series of teacher training workshops 2022 was successfully held on 16th March 2022 at the Higgaswaththa Primary School Kuruwita with participation of about 100 science teachers repre...
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Teacher Training Workshops in Embilipitiya and Balangoda Education Zones were held
A series of teacher training workshops were planned for 2022. The first workshop was successfully held on the 15th of March at the President’s College, Embilipitiya with the participation of around 20...
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