Agri and plantation University to set up

Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantation Industries and Minister of Industries, stated that action will be taken to establish an Agriculture and Plantation Research University by merging all institutions connected to the plantation industry and agriculture sector, as per President Ranil Wickremesinghe's concept.

He expressed these views today (24) during a press conference themed ‘Collective Path to a 
Stable Country’ held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC).

The fundamental draft related to this has already been prepared, the Minister noted, and it is 
intended to complete the basic work this year.

He further commented, "However, through the available resources of the country, children are able to get better 
educational opportunities. Also, efforts are being made to focus on upgrading to university 
standards".

"It is anticipated that the plantation industry's backwardness will be reduced, allowing it to go 
forward more vigorously in the future. The government is prepared to offer the assistance 
required to expand the plantation industry's value chains. It will step in as a Ministry in 
situations involving technological know-how and financial resources", Minister added.