The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Gampaha· 11 March 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227)

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Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena outlined the Ministry of Science and Technology’s focus on applying technology to address malnutrition, rising non-communicable diseases, disability support, and rural access to innovation. He cited high-protein biscuits with commercialization potential, assistive devices for persons with disabilities, expanded use of Vidatha Resource Centres, and media officers to communicate science in plain language. He also emphasized inter-ministerial collaboration without unnecessary formal barriers and noted the Ministry’s allocations of Rs. 2.8 billion recurrent and Rs. 2.2 billion capital expenditure.

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¶ 01 We are working on food technology; malnutrition is prevalent, and non-communicable diseases are rising. We have already developed high-protein biscuits with commercialization potential. Using technology, we can produce assistive devices for persons with disabilities; some exist but remain hidden. We will bring these forward. Through Vidatha Resource Centres, we will take technology to villages and strengthen communications by appointing media officers in each institution to explain science and technology to the public in plain language.

¶ 02 Our Ministry is not isolated; we work as a team with all others—Sri Lanka Railways, Environment Ministry, and more. We do not need MoUs to work together; we are one government team, though officials sometimes require formalities.

¶ 03 We will continue to build a strong, economically impactful Ministry. I thank you, Madam Deputy Chairperson, the Hon. Prime Minister, Hon. Ministers, Hon. Members, and our officials.

¶ 04 MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

¶ 05 Recurrent: Rs. 2,800,000,000 Capital: Rs. 2,200,000,000

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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 11 March 2025. No. 1743759139093629. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/19081