New Chairperson for NASTEC appointed this week
View(s):Prof. (Mrs.) Kshanika Hirimburegama assumed duties as the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC) Chairperson on Thursday ( January 16).
The NASTEC is the apex policy formulating and advisory body on science and technology matters. It functions under the purview of the Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Ministry.
A well-known academic, Prof. Hirimburegama was previously the University of Colombo Vice Chancellor and University Grants Commission Chairperson. - SJ