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Horton Plains is situated in the Central Highlands World Heritage Site which has 3,159.8 ha. It has a montane rain forest and open grasslands.

The government of Sri Lanka has given high priority to development of the education sector. This encompasses primary to tertiary education as well as

Sri Lanka is a country with a very rich culture and heritage including indigenous knowledge. We are rich in both cultural and natural heritage.

Polonnaruwa, a city that rose into prominence in the 12th century, was considered as the capital of medieval Sri Lanka. Some remarkable architectural

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Education

The government of Sri Lanka has given high priority to development of the education sector. This encompasses primary to tertiary education as well as vocational training.

Culture & Heritage

Sri Lanka is a country with a very rich culture and heritage including indigenous knowledge. We are rich in both cultural and natural heritage. 

Social & Natural Sciences

UNESCO promotes sciences in its various forms for a sustainable future. SLNCU works closely with the ministries of Environment & Natural Resources, Technology.

Communication & Info.

UNESCO has a mandate for fostering Freedom of Expression. We strive to support achieving this objective though providing various global standards and norms.

isurupayaSri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO (SLNCU) is the government arm of implementing UNESCO Agenda in Sri Lanka. This Commission established on 14th November 1949, comes under the Ministry of Education and is chaired by the Hon. Minister of Education. The Secretary of the Ministry of Education functions as the Vice Chairman and the Secretary General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission. There are 35 members in the General Assembly, including representatives of relevant ministries and national bodies concerned with UNESCO’s fields of competence. Main thrust areas of the Commission are Education, Sciences, Culture and Communication.   >> Read more
             
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Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO (SLNCU) is the government arm of implementing UNESCO Agenda in Sri Lanka. This Commission established on 14th November 1949, comes under the Ministry of Education. There are 35 members in the General Assembly, including representatives of relevant ministries and national bodies concerned with UNESCO’s fields of competence. 

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