ස්ථාවර කමිටු
Terms of Reference
- Provide directions and guidance on higher education related to Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine and allied fields
- Review and improve the quality, relevance and standards of degree and postgraduate degree programmes in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
- Evaluate proposals submitted by the Faculties regarding new degree and postgraduate degree programmes related to the said fields and submit recommendations to the Commission
- Promote relevant research, innovations and out-reach programmes for regional/national development
- Promote and facilitate the transfer of new technology developed in universities to the community
- Provide assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture and allied Ministries in formulating national policies and conducting relevant studies
- Conduct necessary awareness programmes, conferences, seminars etc. to sensitize the general public, policy makers and planners on matters of topical interest in the said fields
- Promote networking and strategic partnerships between universities and industry
Members Information
| Membership | Name | Designation | Institute | |
| Chairman | Prof. Vasanthy Arasaratnam | Commission Member | Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Kokuvil | |
| Secretary | Ms. M.P.K. Senadeera | Assistant Secretary -Academic Affairs | University Grants Commission | |
| Members | ||||
| Dr. D.M.S. Munasinghe | Dean/Vet. Medicine | University of Peradeniya | ||
| Prof. Gamini Pushpakumara | Dean/Agriculture | University of Peradeniya | ||
| Prof. Sudas D. Wanniarachchi | Dean/Agriculture | University of Ruhuna | ||
| Dr. K. Sooriyakumar | Dean/Agriculture | University of Jaffna | ||
| Dr. A.M.J.B. Adikari | Dean/Agriculture | Rajarata University of Sri Lanka | ||
| Dr. M. Pagthinathan | Dean/Agriculture | Eastern University, Sri Lanka | ||
| Dr. Manjula Magamage | Dean/Agriculture | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka | ||
| Prof.J.C. Edirisinghe | Dean/Agri & Plantation Management | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka | ||
| Prof. Mrs .C.V.L. Jayasinghe | Dean/Livestock Fisheries & Nutrition | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka | ||
| Prof. H.M.S.K. Herath | Dean/Animal Science & Export Agriculture | Uva Wellassa University | ||
| Dr. Rohan Wijekoon | Director General | Department of Agriculture | ||
| Dr. K.D. Ariyapala | Director General | Department of Animal Production & Health | ||
| Dr. Athauda Jayawardena | Chairman | Innovative Pesticides Marketing Pvt Ltd., (IPMP) | ||
| Mr. Roshan Rajadurai | The Planters' Association of Ceylon | |||
| Mr. Rizvi Zaheed | Managing Director | Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd. | ||
| Mr. Mihindu Keerthirathne | Managing Director |
Mike Flora Pvt Ltd. | ||
| Mr. Sarath Chandra De Silva | Chairman | IFCO Agri. Bio-Tech (Pvt.) Ltd | ||
| Mr. Ariyaseela Wickramanayake | Managing Director | Palawatta Sugar Industries | ||
| Prof. C.M.B. Dematawewa | Director | Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture | ||
| Prof. Nirmalie Pallewatta (Observer) | Director/ IQAU | University of Colombo | ||
