Natural Resources, Energy & Science Authority 47 /5, %laitland P lace Colombo 7, Hon. Minister of Science, Technology & Human Resources Development, Ministry of Science, Technology and Human Resources Development, 320, T.B. Jaya Mawatha Colombo JO, Dear Sir , Annual Report of the Natural Resources, Energy & Science Authority of Sri Lanka for the period 1st January to 31st December 1995 In terms of Sec t ion 16 (111) of t h e Na tura l Resources, Energy & Science Authority of Sri Lanka Act No. 78 of 1981, I h a v e t h e honour to submit t h e Annual Report of t h e Na tura l Resources, Energy and Sc ience Authority of S r i Lanka f o r t h e period 1 s t January t o 31st December 1 9 9 5 toge ther wi th - (a) A copy of t h e Audited Income and Expenditure Account (b) A copy of t h e Audited Balance S h e e t (c) Auditor General ' s Report Yours sincerely, Prof. Priyani E. Soysa Director General Natural Resources, Energy & Science Authority of Sri Lanka C O N T E N T S 1.0 MEMBERS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES, ENERGY & SCIENCE AUTHORITY OF SRI LANKA DURING THE YEAR 2.0 PRINCIPAL STAFF 3.0 INTRODUCTION 4.0 MEaSURES FOR ENHANCING SELF-RELIANCE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 5.0 SPONSORSHIP FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 6.0 RESEARCH AND CO-ORDINATION IN ENERGY 7.0 SRI LANKA SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE (SLSTIC) 8.0 REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMMES OF NATIONAL INTEREST 9.0 RESEARCH AND CO-ORDINATION ACTIVITIES 10.0 AWARDS FOR SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS 11.0 PARTICIPATION AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS OVERSEAS 12.0 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES 13.0 SCIENCE POLICY 14.0 STAFF TRAINING 15.0 PRESENT FINANCIAL STATUS 16.0 SPECIAL MEETINGS WITH THE HON- MINISTER OF SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY & HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER OFFICIALS - 1995 17.0 SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH FINDINGS 18.0 TABLE I - GRANTS SPONSORED BY NARESA 19.0 TABLE I1 - GRANTS SPONSORED BY FOREIGN AGENCIES 20.0 TABLE I11 - NEW GRANTS AWARDED IN 1995 ANNUAL REPORT - 1995 1.0 MEMBERS OF THE WATURAL RESOURCES, ENERGY & SCIEMCE AUTHORITY OF SRI LANKA DURING TEE YEAR 1.1 Board Members from 1st January 1995 - 31st December 1995 Prof. Priyani E. Soysa (Chairperson) Prof. C. Dahanayake Mr. Godfrey Gunatilleke Dr. A.S. Induruwa Prof. N. Kodagoda Dr. C.R. Panabokke Dr. Upali Pilapitiya Mr. D.G. Senadhipathy Dr. Tissa Vitarana Dr. R.O.B. Wijesekera 2.0 PRINCIPAL STAFF Director General Prof. Priyani E. Soysa MD (Cey), DSc (Ruhuna) FRCP (Edin. & Lond) FCCP, DCH (Eng) Director Scientific Affairs Mrs. S.P. Prelis BSc (Hons) (Cey) , MSc (S . L. ) Mr. M. Watson BSc (Cey), MPhil (Lond) Mr. R.M.W. Amaradasa BSc (S. L) , MSc (S. L) Director (Information) Mrs. D.D.D. Talagala BA (Cey) , ASLLA (from 01/10/95) Assistant Director Scientific Affairs Miss. H.A.U. Amarasinghe BSc (S-L), MSc. (S-L) Dr. W.B. Yapa BSc (S.L) , MPhil (S.L.), PhD (upto 14/11/95) (Germany) Scientific Officers Mrs. C.G. Yapa BSc (Hons) (S.L. ) Mr. B.M.C.K. Basnayake BSc (S.L.) Mr. A.W.J. Karunasinghe BSc (S.L.) Mrs. G.N. Ulluwishewa (on no pay leave) MSc (U.S.S.R.), MSc (Japan) Mrs. S.I. Wickramasinghe BSc (Hons) (S.L.), MSc (S.L.) Mrs. R. Wijayaratne BSc (Hons) (S. L. ) Miss. S.P. Spencer BSc (Hons) IS. L. ) , MSc (Lond) Dr. J.L. Ratnasekera MSc (U.S.S.R.), PhD . (U.S.S.R.) Dr. T.F. Dias MSc(U.S.S.R.),PhD(U.S.S.R.) Mrs. P.G.P. Hewavitharanage BSc (Hons) (S.L.) (on contract) Doe~entalists Mrs. R.P. Hathurusinghe BSc ( S . L . ) Miss. V.N. Perera BSc (S .Ti. ) , ASLLA Mrs. A.A.A. Vijayanthi BSc (S.L.) Mrs. V.N. Dharmaratne ASLLA Mrs. J. Weeratunga ASLLA Assistant Administrative Secretary Mr. S.P. Dissanayake BSc (BAdm) (S. L. ) Accountants Miss. K.C.J.T.K. Fernando (chief Accountant)ACMA Mr. M.H.M.S. Hamid Mr. A.C.M. Daniel Graduate Translator Mrs. S.L. Tillekeratne BA (CeY) Confidential Secretaries Mrs. S. Ratnayake Mrs. S.P. Wijesinghe Staff Assistant (Adm) Mr. S. Galketiya Printing Superintendent Mr. K.P. Senanayake Accounting Assistant Mrs. Y.J. Pathirana X.2 Members of Steering Committees and ~dvisory Commfttees Steering Committee on Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Dr. R. Mahindapala (Chairman) Dr. A.S. Abeyratne Dr. S.L. Amarasiri Prof. H.P.M. Gunasena Prof. K. K. Pathirana Dr. N.F.C. Ranaweera Prof. Y.D.A. Senanayake Dr. T. Wettasinghe Steering Committee on Biological Sciences Prof. U. Coomaraswamy (Chairperson) Prof. W.D. Ratnasooriya Prof. S.A. Kulasooriya Prof. R.N. de Fonseka Dr. M.S. Ramasamy Prof. F.P. Amarasinghe Dr. U. Jayasekera Steering Committee on Biotechnology Prof. R. Ramasamy (Chairman) Dr. (Mrs) N. Withana Dr. P. Ganashan Prof. U . Samarajeewa Prof. S. Widanapathirana Dr. J. Perera Prof. J.M.R.S. Bandara Prof. L. Mendis Steering Committee on Chemical Sciences Prof. M.U.S. Sultanbawa (Chairman) Prof. J.N.O. Fernando Prof. H.D. Gunawardhana Prof. V. Kumar Dr. A.M. Mubarak Prof. 0. A. Ileperuma Dr. B. Perera Dr. D. Nugawela Steering Committee on Energy Prof. X.K.Y.W. Perera (Chairman) Mr. G.B.A. Fernando Mr. M.P.A.U.S. Fernando Mr. R. Wijewardene Mr. V. Mendis Mr. K.S. Fernando Mr. D. Chandrasekera Mr. H.D.F. de Silva Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe Steering Committee on Medical, Veterinary Sciences Prof. C. de F.W. Goonaratna (Chairman) Dr. M. Attapattu Dr. M. C. L. de Alwis Prof. A. Fernando Prof. D. Fernando Prof. A.H. Sheriffdeen Dr. S. Mahalingam Prof. E.H. Karunanayake Prof. A.N.I. Ekanayake Prof. J.S. Edirisinghe Steering Committee on Natural Resources Prof. B.A. Abeywickrama (Chairman) Prof. K.D. Arudpragasam Mr. K.P. Sri Bharathie Prof. C.B. Dissanayake Prof. C.M. Madduma Bandara Dr. S. Somasiri Mr. H.M. Bandaratilleke Mr. R.A.D.B. Samaranayake Prof. M.A. Pemadasa and D e n t a l Steering Cumnittee on ~hysical, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences & Built Environment Prof. S. Karunaratne (Chairman) Dr. A.W. Mohottala Dr. S.A.K. Abeywardena Prof. M.A.K.L. Dissanayake Dr. N.P. Wijayananda Prof. L. Balasuriya Prof. V.K. Samaranayake steering committee on social Sciences Dr. S-Jayaweera (Chairperson) Mr. G. Gunatilleke Dr. R. Coomaraswamy Dr. N. Sanderatne Prof. T. silva Prof. S. T. Hettige Prof. A.J. Gunawardena Prof. (Miss) K. Gunawardena Dr. S.P.F. Senaratne Dr. A. de Silva Dr. S. Perera Prof. K.W. Goonawardena Kr. C.Y. ~hangarajah Steering Committee on science Education & ~ditorial Board of Vidurava Prof. N. Kodagoda (Chairman) Prof. W.D. Ratnasooriya Prof. P.L.D. Waidyasekera Dr. U.M. Senanayake Dr. R. Mahindapala Mr. A. Siriwardena Mr. T. Malalasekera Mr. T. Sabaratnam Mr. J.P. Herath Adviaory Comaittee on Buffalo Research Prof. P.E. Soysa (Chairperson) Dr. S.S.E. Ranawana Dr. V.Y. Kuruwita Dr. M.C.L. de Alwis Dr. H. Abeygunawardena Dr. D.J. Weilgama Dr. T. Jayatilake Prof. B.M.A.O. Perera Dr. D . H . A. Subasinghe Editorial, Board of the Journal, of the National Science Council Prof. R. Ramasamy ( Editor in Chief) Prof. B.A. Abeywickrama Prof. W. Breckenridge Prof. C.B. Dissanayake Prof. E.R. Jansz Prof. V . K . Samaranayake Prof. P.E. Soysa Prof. Y.D.A. Senanayake Prof. H.D. Gunawardena Dr. C.G. Uragoda Dr. M.C.L. de Alwis Prof. C. Dahanayake Working Committe on S & T, Information Dr. K.D.G. Wimalaratne (Chairman) Dr. A.S. Induruwa Mrs. Ishwari Corea Miss. C.L.M. Nethsinghe Mr. N.U. Yapa Mr. N.T.S.A. Senadheera Research br attvisary Committee on coastal Ecology Prograwe Prof. Priyani E. Soysa (Chairperson) Dr. (Mrs) P. Dayaratne Mr. A. Rajasuriya Dr. Padmini de Alwis Dr. L. Jinadasa Dr. U. Jayasekera Dr. K. Chitravadivelu Prof. R. Ramasamy Dr. (Miss) P. R. T. Curnaranatunga Dr. S . U . K . Ekaratne MA3 National Committee Prof. R.N. de Fonseka (Chairman) Prof. B.A. ~beywickrama Prof. S. Gunatilleke Prof. K. Abeynayake Prof. B . K . Basnayake Dr. R.H. Wickrarnasinghe Dr. R. Fernando Dr. N. Pallewatte Dr. J.M.P.K. Jayasinghe Dr. S.W. Kotagama Mr. H.M. Bandaratilleka Mr. R. Algama Mr. K . A . J . Abeygunawardene 3.0 INTRODUCTION Natural Resources Energy & Science Authority (NARESA) is the successor to the National Science Council (NSC) which was set up under the Ministry of Scientific Research and Housing by Act. No. 9 of 1968. In 1981, major changes were planned which included the widening of the scope of activities of the organization to encompass scientific work relating to natural resources and energy . With these changes, the NSC act was repealed and in its place the Natural Resources, Energy and science Authority was created by Act No: 78 of 1981. This new organization was then brought under the umbrella of His Excellency the President. The main objectives of NARESA are: (a) to advise the Minister regarding: (i) Measures for the promotion and development of national self-reliance in the application of science and technology for the benefit of the people of Sri Lanka; (ii) policies concerning science, natural resources development and energy (b) to initiate and sponsor research in these areas; (c) to collect and disseminate information, publish reports, periodicals and papers relating to natural resources; (d) to study and report on matters of importance regarding science and technology, natural resources and energy; (e) to establish and maintain liaison with individuals, associations or institutions in Sri Lanka and in other countries regarding matters relating to the development of natural resources and conservation and development of energy and concerning science and technology; The work covered in 1995 has adhered to the above defined objectives. Work has expanded with allocation of more money for capital expenditure including research The SARECISIDA perspectives have expanded beyond the support for Buffalo Research and Coastal Ecology. The memorandum of agreement was signed in 1994. The Energy projects are supervised by the Steering Committee on Energy. The purchase of computers had to await specifications and technical evaluation by CINTEC in 1995. 4.0 Weasures fur Enhancing Self-Reliance in Science and Technology Seminars and Workshops The following seminars were held during the year 1995, to share experiences an& update knowledge, as pa r t of the organisations effort to enhance self-reliance. * A seminar on "Local Zapact of Global Transforazation with special reference to Social Development Issues@* was held on 2nd May 1995. There were 4 presentations by resource persons, Twenty Pive invited soc ia l s c i e n t i s t s part icipated in this seminar. * A seminar on "Application of Geographical Information Systems" ( G I 6 11)" was held on 25th May 1995. This was aimed to cover the application of G I s in Biological, Agricultural. and Medical. f ie ids , Six resource persons from universities and government organisations made their presentations on work carried out by them. 70 persons from Research Ins t i tu t ions , Universities and Government Departments w h o are engaged in G I s studies participated at the seminar. * A seminar on **Frontiers of Scienceq* w a s held on 6th October 1995 at MARESA. Pive resource persons made presentations at t h i s seminar which was targeted t o undergraduates reading for the science degree. An overall view of the employment avenues for science graduates in various sectors, was presented. 100 persons part icipated a t the seminar. * A seminar on s*Resesrch folia'yss was held on 31st January 1995- There were 5 presentations by resource persons- Sixty seven persons from Universities and Research Institutions participated in this seminar. * A consultative meeting on $*Research Priorities" was held on 10th March 1995 with the view of finalizing priority areas fo r research in d i f fe ren t discipl ines. There were 47 participants at this meeting, Public Awareness Seminars - BgScience for Everyday L i f e s The following public seminars were held under the public awareness programme - '*Science for Everyday Lifen. The objective of this seminar series is to create general. awareness of the usefulness of science, and educate selected sectors of the population on the use of science and simple technologies to enrich life and living. Title of the Seminar Date/ Venue No: of participants Food & Nutrition 4th May 1995 Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) Medicinal Plants 27th May 1995 40 Dandeni ya Maha Vidyalaya, Opanayake Land Slides First Aid Land Slides 17th 3une 1995 12 0 Yatiyantota Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Yatiyantota. 23rd June 1995 13 0 Thopawewa Maha Vidyalaya, Polonnaruwa. 22nd July 1995 Kolonna Maha Vidyalaya, Kolonna . Food & Nutrition 29th August 1995 Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) Land Slides 23rd September 1995 Kaikawala Madya Maha V idyalaya. Environmental 7th October 1995 Conservation Dharmashoka Vidyalaya , Ambalanguda. Food & Nutrition 11th November 1995 250 Kumaradasa Maha Vidyalaya, Wellawaya . * There were 20 presentations by recipients of travel grants under the SAREC International Contacts Fund. * A consultative meeting an "Renewab le and A l t e r n a t e Energy Sources and applications relevant to Sri Lanka" organised by the Division of Alternate Sources of Energy of the Ministry of Science, Technology & Human Resources Development and Steering Committee on Energy of NARESA was held on 19 May 1995 at NARESA. The main objective of the meeting was to arrive at a consensus on practical applications of proven alternate and renewable energy technologies which are relevant to Sri Lanka. 10 papers based on case studies on the areas of dendro-thermal, biogas, bio-conversion, gasification, small micro-hydro, solar thermal, solar pv, water pumping, battery charging, and delivery of energy services were presented. 12 resource persons and about 42 invitees from relevant government institutions and private institutions participated at the meeting. ~r Progress Review Seminars were held by Steering Committees for recipients of NARESA grants to present their work. This was to provide a forum for discussion in addition to the monitoring aspect. 5.0 SPONSORSHIP FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH In accordance with the normal practice, applications were invited for research grants, by advertisement in the national press. Details regarding the research grant scheme are given in Tables I, I1 and 111. 6.0 RESEARCH AND CO-ORDINATION IN ENERGY A Division of Alternate Sources of Energy was established at the Ministry of Science Technology & Human Resources Development with a view to study and develop the alternate energy sources and applications relevant to Sri Lanka. The Division liaises with Steering Committee on Energy in carrying out its activities. * Pilot Project on Disposal of Market Garbage by anaerobic digestion producing Fertilizer and Biogas NARESA granted 30% of the estimated cost of Rs. 849,195.94 to State Engineering Corporation (SEC) to commence the construction work of the project on the request of the Hon. Minister of Science, Technology & Human Resources Development. The construction of 30 digesters with 30 ton capacity at Kirillapone was carried out under the project. It is planned to generate electricity and connect the supply to the main grid and make available the fertilizer produced from the project for sale. The project is carried out under the guidance of Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe and the National Engineering Research Design (NERD) Centre. J( Visit of Indian Delegation on Energy The Committee met an Indian delegation comprising Dr. K.C. Khandelwal and Mr. B.M.C. Garg on 03 July 1995 and had discussions on the following areas of alternate sources of energy. - Dendro-Thermal Power Generation, - Use of Paddy husk at rice mills for the generation of electrical power - Wind Energy As a follow up, three (3) project proposals have been submitted to the Ministry by Prof. K.K.Y.W. Perera (Chairman, Arthur C. Clarke Centre) on the above subjects. * Appointment of a Technical Consultant for the SaREC funded project on "Solar Energy in Tea Drying Processw On the recommendation of the Steering Committee on Energy, arrangements were made to appoint Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe as a consultant to this project, which is carried out at TRI in collaboration with Kungl Tekniska Hogskolan (KTH), Sweden. 7 . 0 SRI LANKA SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE (SLSTIC) * Additions to the SLSTIC library during the year 1995: Books - 196 Periodical titles - 12 8 News Letters - 140 Research reports - 41 Theses - 13 Reprints - 05 Pamphlets - 3 6 * Network activities * Sri Lanka Scientific and Technical Information Network (SLSTINET) Membership at the end of the year was 108. Members were provided with an opportunity to listen to a speech delivered by a visiting librarian from Thailand. The title of the speech was "Current trends in developing information centres in Asia*' At the SLSTINET Annual General Meeting, a seminar was organised which included the three speeches mentioned below: - Networking in Sri Lanka with special reference to SLSTINET - Mr. N.U. Yapa - Strategies for introducing marketing into libraries & information Centres - Mr. Harrison Perera - Role of SLSTIMET/NARESA in the dissemination of S & T Enformation through LEARN - Dr. Abhaya Induruua Participated actively in a l l seminars and workshops conducted by Health Literature Library and Xnformation Services {Hellis), Agricultural Information Network {Agrinet) & Environmental Library Network (Enlinet) * Documentation and Tnforznation Gervices * Current Awareness Services {CA Services) Compilation of a "News Digestw including selected articles on S & T appearing in the news papers was commenced. A CA Service to circulate new periodicals/ news letters acquired by the library, among the NARESA staff was organized, - Document Procurement Service Photocopies of articles from periodicals which are not available in Sri Lanka were obtained on request from: British Library Document Supply Centre. National Library of Australia (NLA) through ASTINFO. - Literature Searches Literature searches were undertaken on request on specific subjects using the SLSTIC library collection and NARESA databases. .h CDS/ISIS Activities New version of CDS/ISIS 3.07 was received and distributed among 28 institutions. Personnel at 08 institutes were trained. A simplified manual of CDSjISIS in English medium was published. This was translated to Sinhala and will be published in 1996. A questionnaire was circulated among ISIS user libraries to evaluate the usage of CDSJISIS. * SAREC Project on 8 & T Information A project to develop a National Information Network for exchange of scientific and technical information was implemented at NARESA. This is funded by SAREC. SLSTIC is the pilot coordinating centre. All the Scientific Officers and Docu-mentalists were trained on the use of camputers under this project. One CD RON was purchased and arrangements were made to purchase two more. * Scientific and Technical (StT) Unit A S & T Unit was formed during the year 1995. The following databases were developed by this unit. - Database on ongoing research Directory of ongoing research in Sri Lanka was published and the database will be updated continuously. - Database on S & T personnel in Sri Lanka This database was updated for 1995 and will be published as a directory in early 1996. - Database on S & T Institutions: Includes information on S & T institutions in Sri Lanka. This is being compiled. - Database on NARESA research grants. - Database on Scientific databases in Sri Lanka - Database on S & T Funding 8 - Q REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMMES OF NATIONAL INTEREST * Regular Publications - Journal of the National Science Council - Vol~Ine 23, numbers 1,2,3 and 4 were published. Vidurava - 2 issues in Sinhala (Vol. 17 No:l - "Medicinal Plants; Vol 17 No: 2 / 3 / 4 - "Rational Use of Drugsm) : and one combined issue in English (Vol. 17 No:1/2 - "Medicinal Plantsfg) were published. - Science Education series: Mo:36 (English)- "Scientific Principles seen in Ancient Artefacts and Monumental Structuresw was published. - S r i Lanka Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 17 Nos. 1 and 2 were published. - NARESA Newsletter - 4 issues were published. * Other Publications - Proceedings of the seminar on "Aspects of Researchw - Report on "Medical Ethics" - Proceedings of the seminar on **New Directions in science and Technology in Sri Lankass - Proceedings of the seminar on @*Renewable and Alternate Energy Sources and Applications relevant to Sri Lankaw 9.0 RESEARCH AND CO-ORDINATION ACTIVITIES x ~nauthorized collection and export of Fauna an& Flora After long and intense deliberations, recommendations were made to the Hon. Minister, the Hon. Prime Minister and H.E. The President by a special Committee appointed by NARESA to study the "Unauthorized Collection and Export of Fauna and FloraBB. These aspects were also discussed with the Minister of Science, Technology and Human Resources Development and a representative of the Ministry of Fisheries. One of the major recommendations made by the Committee which had a wide consensus among all consulted sectors was that there be a single Authority governing the issue of licenses for the export of fauna and flora . Since the Fisheries Ministry representative was not in agreement, the Committee requested that if the Department of Fisheries wants to continue to issue permits for fish, Ft should also undertake to cover all aquatic fauna and flora. * NARESA took over the administration of a research project on Silvicultural Research and Resource Management funded by the MacArthur Foundation, USA. The grant awarded to Dr. B.M.P. Sinhakumara, University of sri Jayewardenepura, for 1995 - 1997 is US $ 38,500 * Three nominations were sent for considerat ion for the International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (ICGEB) pre-doctoral fellowship programme for 1995. * Three project proposals on medicinal plants by 3 groups of scientists were forwarded to the World Health Organization, (WHO) through NARESA, to be considered for funding. 10.0 AWARDS FOR SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS * National Awards In keeping with the objectives of fostering Science and Technology in the country, NARESA offers two awards every three years for the most significant achievements in science. The first of these is the 8sPresident's Award for Scientific Achievements* and the second is the **NARESA award for Scientific Achievement". NARESA initiated this scheme of awards in 1982, with the concurrence of His Excellency the President, to honour scientists and technologists for their achievements in various fields of science. This was advertised and a panel of judges including foreign experts was appointed. The President's award carries a cash prize of Rs. 100,000/= and a certificate. The NARESA award carries a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- and a certificate. * Merit Awards This scheme of awards was instituted in order to bestow on researchers who have attained a high level of excellence in their research work, the recognition they deserve for their contribution to the advancement of science. These awards are also meant to motivate recipients of research grants from NARESA to achieve and maintain high standards of scientific research. The NARESA merit award ceremony was held on the 18th of November 1995. The awards were presented by the Ron. Bernard Soysa, Minister of Science, Technology and Human Resources Development, who was the chief guest. The following grantees whose research projects were completed during 1993/1994 were the recipients of these awards. - Physical, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Dr. J. Katupotha, Univ. of Sri Jayewardenepura - Chemical Sciences Dr. L.B. de Silva Dr. W.H.M.W. Herath, Medical Research Institute * ~hird World Academy of sciences, Awards The above scheme of awards was instituted by NARESA for the annual award of prizes for young scientists in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, with financial assistance from the Third World Academy of Sciences. The prizes are intended to give recognition to talented young scientists who have attained a high level of excellence in their research work. For 1995, Dr. R.M.G. Rajapakse and Dr. A.D.L. Chandanie of Dept, of Chemistry, Univ. of Peradeniya were nominated for the prize in chemistry. 11.0 PARTICIPATION AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSiiOPS OVERSEAS x Prof. Priyani E. Soysa, Director General participated in the following - Planning meeting for setting up an Asian Network of Biological Sciences (ANBS), Singapore, 13-15 February - 21st session of the WHO South-East Asia Advisory Committee on Health Research, New Delhi, India, 10-13 April. This was not as a reprentative of NARESA but as an individual to represent Sri Lanka. - The conference on research training for countries with a limited research capacity, Karslundestrand, Denmark, 9-13 September. This was on a special invitation. j, Prof. C. Dahanayake (Board Member ) represented NARESA at the 18th biennial meeting of the Commonwealth science Council from 5th-8th June 1995 in Bangalore, India. * Mr. Patrick Amarasinghe, chairman, Ceylon National Chamber of Industries represented NARESA at the International Workshop on ~ommercialization of R & D output from 27-29th November 1995 in Jakarta, Indonesia. * Dr. Tissa Vitarana (Board Member) represented NARESA at the symposium on "Changing Trends in Science Policy-Theory and Practicew from 23-25th November 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Prof. Priyani El Soysa had been invited for this symposium but was unable to attend. * Mrs. Swarna P. Prelis, Director Scientific Affairs participated in the following - 10th ASTINFO Consultative Meeting and Regional Seminar/ Workshop, Beijing, china, 18-23 September. Mrs. Prelis represented the Director General who is the Liaison Officer for ASTINFO (Regional Network for the exchange of Information and Experiences in the Asia Pacific Region) at the meeting and Regional Seminar on Information Education Strategies for the 21st century hosted by the Institute of scientific and Technical info-mation of China ( ISTIC) - Workshop on Information. services and the Development of Enterprises, Beijing, China, 25-26 September. * Mrs. Renuka P. Sugathadasa, Documentalist, participated at a two week workshop on Science and Technology Information Management, Taipei, Taiwan, 11-23 September. JC Prof. A.J. Gunawardane, member of the Steering Committee on Social Sciences participated in the Eleventh ~iennial conference of the Asian Association of Social Science Research Councils in Mew Delhi from 16-20 October 1995 representing NARESA which is the Association's focal point in Sri Lanka. * Prof. R. Ramasamy, Chairman of the Steering Committee on Biotechnology participated in the Board of Governers meeting of International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (ICGEB) held in New Delhi from 6-8 November representing the national scientific focal point (NARESA). . * Prof. R. Ramasamy (Chairman, Steering Committee on Biotechnology) and Prof. U. Samarajeewa (member of Steering Committee of Biotechnology ) participated in the SAARC Expert Group Meeting on Net Working Arrangements held in New Delhi on 30-31 August representing NARESA. 12.0 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES * Research Cooperation between Sri Lanka and Sweden Buffalo Research Programme A Regional Symposium on "The Role of Buffalo in Rural Development in Asias* organized by NARESA's Advisory Committee on Buffalo Research, to review the activities completed during the Phases I & I1 of the research programme was held from 11-15 December 1995 at PGRC, Peradeniya. The symposium was inaugurated by Hon. Bernard Soysa, Minister of Science, Technology & Human Resources Development in the presence of Mr. T. Aksesson, Charge d' Affairs of Embassy of Sweden. About 80 Scientists representing relevant institutions participated. Dr. Afzal Sher and Mr. Ronny Duel represented SAREC/ Sida at the seminar. The programme consisted of 27 technical papers by researchers and 7 keynote speeches by foreign speakers representing 6 countries in the region. Arrangements have been made to publish the proceedings of the symposium. A public seminar on "Review of International Information on the Buffalow based on the participation of 4 Sri Lankan scientists, - Prof. V. Y. Kuruwita, Dr. S . Mahalingam, Dr. H. Abeygunawarddena and Dr. S.S.E. Ranawana at the IVth World Buffalo Congress was held at NARESA on 24th March. Buffalo Information Dissemination Programme - BF [Phase 111) The main aim of this programme is the dissemination of research results and information generated during the last 11 years on the activities under Phases I & I1 of the research programme to farmers and relevant persons of the society. The activities carried out under this programme are mentioned below. - Publications The following publications were under preparation * Compendium of Research Publications * Book on Buffalo Production * Handbook of Husbandry Practices - Continuing Education A participatory workshop with farmers was held in April 9 to assess their own priority training needs for improved buffalo husbandry. A report has been prepared based on this programme to be used for farmers training courses in Kuliyapitiya in the Coconut Triangle and Thambuttegama in Mahaweli System H . A three-day training course for Veterinary Surgeons and Extension Officers on supplementary feeding strategies for small holder buffalo production systems was conducted in August 1995 at the Institute of Continuous Education of Dept. of Animal Production & Health at Peradeniya. Prof. Priyani E. Soysa Director General, NARESA gave the inaugural. address. - Buffalo Information Centre A section of the library of the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) at Peradeniya has been partitioned off, to house the above centre. The services of a consultant - Mrs. P. Watanapongse, the Director of the Main Library of Kasetart University, Bangkok was obtained during 26th Nov.- 2nd D e c . 95 for the setting up of the centre. The report of the consultant has already been submitted with the recommendations. - F i e l d Programmes These programmes were conducted at the following places. * Mahaweli System K (Thambuttegama) * Mahaweli System C (Giradurukotte) * Coconut Traingle (Kuliyapitiya, Bingiriya, Pannala) At Thambuttegama, 8 model farms have been set up and improved management practices including feeding of Urea Mollasus Mineral Block (UIJIEIB). At Girandurulrotte a UMBB production unit was set up and one model farm unit was established at the livestock farm at Mahaweli Authority. In the Coconut Triangle, 15 farmers have been trained and each provided with improved buffalo cows. Baseline surveys have been carried out in two areas and extension programmes have been designed to popularize buffalo production. - Public Awareness on Buffalo Production A programme to develop videos and scripts for TV and Radio broadcasting was initiated. A radio quiz programme for schools in the Central Province has been planned. - UMMB Production and Popularization Urea mollasus mineral block (UMMB) produced by sugar mollasus, rice bran, urea, cement etc. was introduced as a supplementary nutritional feed for buffalo. Arrangements were made to popularize this new feed among farmers at village level. A production unit was set up at the livestock farm of the Mahaweli Authority at Girandurukotte for the issue of UMMB to farmers and other institutes. Several meetings were held with the Hon. Bernard Soysa, Minister of S,T & HRD and the the Hon. S. Thondaman, Minister of Livestock Development and Rural Industries on the large scale production of UMMB at industry level as a cost effective supplementary feed for dairy cattle. It was decided to carry out a feasibility study on this issue. International Contacts Fund Travel grants were awarded to 39 scientists to participate in international conferences. 20 seminars were organised for these scientists to share their experiences with other scientists/ public on their return. Besides Sri Lankan scientists attending conferences abroad, a new activity was to sponsor international scientists to be the guests of important conferences in Sri Lanka. (Annual sessions of the Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka, SAARC Expert Group Meeting, Regional Expert Group Meeting on the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Industrial Development, Annual sessions of the SLAAS) Urgent Spare Parts Fund Nine requests at a total cost of SEK 56,811 for spare parts were approved. Visit of Sida Delegation Dr. Afzal Sher and Mr. Ronny Duel visited Sri Lanka and had discussions with all the leaders of the projects funded by this programme during the period 6 - 16 December 1995. The purpose of the visit was to, 1. Monitor the progress of the projects 2. Make preparations for the next research corporation agreement 3. Participation in the Regional Symposium on Buffalo. 4. Discuss the details of the evaluation of Sidals programme in Sri Lanka. - Marine Science Research Programme six (6) ongoing projects were progressing well during the year. It has been suggested to have a concluding seminar on #e research work completed under phase I and phase II of the programme. Coastal Ecology programme A project on "Research on Natural Resources Management in the Coastal Environment of Sri Lanka" funded by Sida was carried out by University of Ruhuna and National Aquatic Resources Agency (NARA) during the year. Under this project studies continued on the following areas :- pelagic productivity, plankton, fish population dynamics, small pelagic fisheries and fish resources, coastal reefs of southern coast, socio-economic study of the coastal communities in the Rambantota ~istrict, oceanographic studies and pesticide residues in water and organisms. * Commonwealth Science Council ~ r i Lanka was appointed to the Executive Committee at the 18th Biennial Meeting in June 1995 at Bangalore, India. NARESA as the National CSC member for Sri Lanka has recommended a project proposal for the establishment of an Engineering Design Centre (EDC) in the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Peradeniya. The Engineering Design Centre (EDC) would facilitate Sri Lanka to define its own products for home consumption and export. Additionally, by generating new education and training materials through its researchers, bringing in visiting experts and running short courses in specialist topics, the EDC will contribute strongly to the Government's aim for increased human capital through training and skill development. It is proposed that the EDC will have satellite sub-centres at the University of Moratuwa, National Engineering Research Design (NERD) Centre and Ceylon Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (CISIR). A team of experts from the Commonwealth Secretariat visited Sri Lanka during August 1995 and several discussions were held to accelerate the project. The Ministry of Science, Technolugy & Human Resources Development coordinated the project through NARESA, and a paper is under preparation. * South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) The following two reports were compiled and submitted to the Ministry of Science & Technology and Human Resources Development, to be forwarded to the SAARC secretariat according to the decision taken at the 12th meeting of the SAARC Technical Committee. - The ~irectory of Scientific and Technological Activities of Sri Lanka - The SAARC State-of-the-Art report on selected Rural Technologies: Food Processing Technologies and Handicrafts * Asian Development BanK (ADB) NARESA gave assistance to the project funded by Asian Development Bank titled Scientific and Technical Personnel Development in sri Lanka" (TA No 2278-SRI). The objective of the project was to prepare a plan to upgrade and expand the human resources in the S & T sector to accelerate the absorption of new technologies and the process of industrialization of Sri Lanka. The Education Consultants India Ltd. implemented the project. The following officers were released to work with the consulting team. Mr. B.M.C.K. Basnayaka as the Local Coordinator, Mrs. R.P. Sugathadasa as the Statistician. The project was carried out from 23rd of November 1995 to 23rd of February 1996. 13.0 SCIENCE POLICY Recognising the role that scientists and technologists can play in economic and industrial development, the Honourable Minister of Science & Technology and Human Resources Development appointed a Ministerial Committee on Science and Technology Policy with the Board of the Natural Resources, Energy and Science Authority and selected members from the scientific community. This Committee which was chaired by Prof. Priyani E. Soysa, the Director General of NARESA was mandated to formulate a S & T policy and a national plan of action to develop and foster science and technology activities in Sri Lanka . The task of the committee was (1) to examine past and existing S & T policies and policy initiatives and make recommendations for Science and Technology Policy to be adopted by the Government (2) to prepare an Action Plan to identify strategic activities to be undertaken by the Ministry of S & T and HRD and it's institutions. The Board invited Dr. S. Liyanage (senior Lecturer, Technical Management Centre, Univ. of Queensland, Australia) and Ms. Marina Wijesekera to assit in preparing a draft for discussion. Several Committee Meetings were held thereafter. The final draft was prepared and discussed at a meeting with the scientific currununity . The modifications suggested at this meeting were incorporated into the report and the draft was discussed with the Hon. Minister of S & T and HRa on 14 August 1995. The final report was presented by the Committee to the Hon, Minister on 5 October 1995, which was presented to Her Excellency the President at Temple Trees on 18 October 1995, by the Hon. Minister, Bernard Soysa, Prof. Priyani Soysa, the Board members and the secretary to the Ministry of S & T and HRD, MR. R I A , Wimalagunawardane. 14.0 STAFF TRAINING * Training Under SAR;EC project on S b T Information Computer training on Dbase, Windows, and Networking was provided to the staff officers, at the Institute of Computer Technology, University of Colombo. The main objective of organising this was to train the officers to use the S & T information network which was planned to be in full operation in 1996. An Engineering Assistant Mr. Mama1 Prasanna Kurnara qualified on computer networking was recruited on contract basis for the development of the computer network. * Under the graduate training programme, initiated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Rural Development, NARESA provided on-the-job training to three graduates during the year 1995. They were able to get actively involved in the work of NARESA during this period and get firs-t: hand experience kn the working environment of a leading scientific institution in the country. * Mr. R.M.W. Amaradasa, Director Scientific Affairs was sent by NARESA for a training programme on "Science and Technology Policy Analysisn at the Science Policy Research Unit of the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. This programme which commenced i n October 1995 will end by the end of March 1996. 15-0 PRESENT FINANCIAL STATUS Consolidated Funds The estimate for the consolidated funds for the year 1985 was Rs. 22,138,000/-. Only Rs. 5,800,000/- was approved originally by the Treasury. Subsequently by the intervention sf the Hon. Minister of Science Technology and Human Resources Development, an allocation of Rs. 21,800,000/- was granted. 17.0 SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH FINDINGS x Determination of the virulence factor in food isolates of Listeria 38 isolates of Listeria monocytogenes obtained from pasteurized milk, ice cream, raw milk, chicken and vegetables were tested for the production of listeriolysin ( a haemolysin) which has been identified as the true virulence factor of L.monocytogenes A qualitative test using Cholesterol oxidase incorporated blood agar was used to determine the production of haemolysin by Listeria isolates, Haemolysis was produced by all isolates which is an indicator of haemolysin production. This test helps in identifying the virulent strains of L. monocytogenes in routine work. The same isolates were subjected to quantitative determination of haemolysin production, by using the partially purified toxin. The isolates produced haemolysin with a titer ranging from 16-128 haemolytic units. The tested food isolates were found to be producers of the true virulence factor listeriolysin which is a haemolysin. (RG/94/BT/01 - Dr, (Mrs) C.P,Kodikara and Prof, S. Widanapathirana) * Modelling of Immunological Reactions several authors have reported the appearance of "hookw in one-step sandwich immunoassay for measurements of serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) and other analytes. In most of the reports commercially available one-step sandwich immunoassay kits were evaluated. In some of the technical reports one-step sandwich immunoassay kits were compared with its two-step mode or with an alternative immunoassay technique in assay response at high analyze concentrations. The "hook" is exhibited for imunoassay kits consisting of radio, enzyme or fluorescent labels as the signal generating antibody. One step (simultaneous) sandwich immunoassay is a rapid assay method. However, this assay mode suffer from "hookw effect. According to previous reports, one-step assay gives rise to aberrant results for specimens irrespective to analyte and antibody characteristics. The aim of our brief description is to pinpoint the inherited "hooked" nature in one-step sandwich immunoassay. The "hook" can be shifted to higher analyze concentrations to avoid misleading results for specimens. As this phenomenon is related to serious medical implications more studies need to be established to circumvent this analytical problem. A single integrated computer program has been developed to simulate the analyte and antibody characteristics. To the best of my knowledge, there is no such program available to understand such fundamental immunological reactions. For example, it will be noted that the improved computer program has many options to simulate the one-step assay design. (RG/93/BT/03 - Dr. S.A. Fernando) * Validity of an in vitro screening method for potato cyst nematode infection using different potato strains The estimation of the host-pathogen interaction of golden cyst nematode (Globodera rostochievsis) and different potato (Solanum tuberrosum L.) varieties can be clearly identified using in vitro cumulative hatchability level of nematode eggs with the given incubatian period. The results of the study can be used to show the uneven chemo-effectivity of host root exudates which has clearly illustrated different values of the rate of emergence of second stage larvae of different genotypes of potato. (RG/94/BT/2 - Dr. N. Iddagoda, Mr. K.D.N. Jayawardena, Mr. G.R. Wahalatantrige). * Infective Oesophagitis in Transplant Patients in Sri Lanka Superficial candida infection is a significant problem' in kidney transplant patients in Sri Lanka. A firm diagnosis has to be made by demonstrating organisms in the tissues microscopically. HSV (Herpes simplex virus) and Helicobactos pylori infection is not common in Sri Lankan patients. Although there were evidence of cytomegalo virus (CMV) infection or reactivation in transplant patients, CMV did not appear to be associated oetiologically with esophagitis. Therefore it can be reasonably concluded that there is a place for antifungal treatment in kidney transplant patients specially when they have recent onset upper gastrointestinal symptoms. (RG/94/M/01/ - Prof. Dayasiri Fernando and Dr. Amal Priyantha) * Bacterial Aetiology of Pneumonia in Children with Special Reference to the Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus Infection Masopharyngeal aspirates which are screened microscopically are superior to sputa for the isolation of bacterial respiratory pathogens. Pneumococcus and Haemophilus i n f l u e n z a are the 2 major respiratory pathogens isolated from children with pneumonia. S t a p h y l o c c u s a u r e u s is a rare cause of childhood pneumonia in the group studied. Although Penicillin remains the drug of choice for the treatment of pneumococcal pneumonia, ampicillin resistance of H. i n f l u e n z a means that an alternate drug, useful in the treatment of both these bacterial pathogens should be considered in the immediate management of childhood pneumonia. Although antigen detection is a promising method for the aetiological diagnosis, inconsistencies between isolation of an organism and detection of it's antigen requires further study. The detection of staphylococcal antigen by CIE using antisera to a crude cell wall antigen gave very promising results, This method of diagnosis in deep seated S. a u r e u s infection is worth pursuing, particularly in countries where bacteriological facilities are inadequate. (RG/91/M/05 - Dr. V. Thevanesam) * Investigation of pulmonary disease for mycotic disease with special reference to histoplasmosis The study presents the first conducive evidence for the presence of pulmonary histoplasmosis in this country. The grantee states that it has been difficult to convince physicians treating pulmonary tuberculosis that some of these patients may indeed be suffering from pulmonary histoplasmosis and not tuberculosis. At all stages of the disease, the radiological appearance is essentially similar to pulmonary tuberculosis and can only be differentiated from it by proper serologic and culture procedures. Clinically too, this disease resembles pulmonary tuberculosis very closely and as such can be mistaken for tuberculosis. (RG/89/M/04 - Dr. Maya Attapattu) rk Preparation and standardization of a set of evaluation sheets for the purpose of developing and evaluating the pre reading abilities of yr. 1 students A set of evaluation sheets which can be used to measure the pre-reading abilities of the year 1 students with a view to improving the quality of the language ability of students at primary education level have been prepared as the out come of this research project. This set of evaluation sheets is useful in determining the take off point for instruction, comparison of reading ability of the students of the class with national standards, comparison of the standard of reading ability among the students within the class, measurement of the progress in reading ability and recognizing the reading difficulties in each child. (RG/92/SS/14 - Mrs. C. Samarasinghe) * The origin of the preservation of traditional oral knowledge from the palm leaf manuscripts and the art of writing This research has resulted as a review of when, why and how oral traditions in the earliest period was transformed in the later periods to written words on palm leaf manuscripts, for the preservation of knowledge. It provides explanations as to why oriental people (specially scholars) continue the oral tradition of knowledge today, in this period of satellites, even though many of the palm leaf manuscripts and printed books are available. (RG/92/SS/12 - Mr. A. Lagamuwa) * Ambient air quality study of the pollution caused by vehicular exhaust emissions in the city of Colombo Concentrations of particulate matter (Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) and Fine dust (FD), lead (Pb), Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) , CO , SO,, Total Hydrocarbons (THC), Non-methane Hydrocarbons (NMHC) , Methane (CH,) in the air were monitored on a regular basis at seven selected intersections in the city of Colombo using standard methods available. Whenever necessary primary climatic data such as humidity, rainfall, wind speed were recorded. During the period of sampling, passing traffic counts were taken using tally counters. Analysis was carried out using above data to obtain a relationship between traffic data and pollutant levels along with primary climatic data. Attempts were made to show the degree of pollution with the ambient air quality standards available in other countries in the region and World Health Organization (WHO) . The results indicated that the vehicular traffic found in major roads of the city were high and it was above 35000 during day time (6 am-6 pm). The related pollutants like TSP and NMHC were found to be occurring at higher levels and exceeded the standards of WHO and standards of USEPA respectively. The TSP levels are relatively higher than that found in the region. Data on fuel consumption shows that the diesel to petrol consumption ratio is 3:l and this could be one of the main reasons of existence of high levels of suspended particulate matter. Traffic congestions due to inadequacy of wider roads too contribute to such high levels. To reduce such levels by 50 percent of present values, regulatory procedures are required to be implemented. Control of traffic flow pattern that prevail in the city will be helpful to reduce these levels. The pollution by Pb, S 4 has some effects and it is likely to impair the urban air quality. The CO concentration existed at low levels which was indicated by its average 4ppm while CH, was uniformly distributed in the ambient air of the city. As the vehicle population in the country is increasing day by day, the above levels in the air could be increased to a condition hazardous to humans unless proper vehicle emission regulations are implemented. (RG/89/C/09 - Dr. J.A.P. Mathes , Prof. D Gunawardhana and Mr. A.W.J. Karunasinghe) k Induction of Ovarian Activity in Postpartum Anestrous Buff aloes Seasonal calving and low calving rate have been identified as two major factors which limit the productivity of buffaloes in Sri Lanka. This project was aimed to test the effectiveness of various hormonal preparations in inducing estrus in anestrous buffaloes and subsequent pregnancy rates (on-station and on-farm trials) and to study the characteristics and hormonal profiles of induced estrus. The result of this study suggest that short term progesterone treatment in conjunction with PMSG appear to be very promising in inducing estrus and improving the pregnancy rate in indigenous buffaloes. However, more studies are needed to determine the factors which affect the success rate in order to improve the efficiency of treatment. Further, time sequences in relation to implant removal, LH surge, ovulation and estrus need to be determined precisely in order to use this treatment.(SAREC/09/BF/58 - Dr. H. Abeygunawardena and Prof. V. Y. Kuruwita) * Aetiopathology of buffalo calf mortality in Sri Lanka The objective of this study was to identify the aetiology and the pathogenesis of the diseases responsible for calf mortality. Analysis of data from institutional buffalo farms have also reported that around one fifth of the buffalo calf population do not survive beyond 6 months of age. Buffalo calves managed in institutional farms and in small holdings were monitored by periodic visithtions. The animals were examined clinically and relevant materials collected were tested in the laboratory eg. faecal and swabs samples. It was revealed that mortality was mainly caused due to the diseases like nematode infection by Toxocara vitulorum & T. strongyl and Trichostrongyl sp, and coccidiosis by coccidia sp. and pneumonia by Pasteurella sp. (SAREC/09/BF/33 - Prof. S.G.de S. Wettimuny and Dr. N. U. Horadagoda) * Haematological and biochemical profiles of the Lanka buff a10 Blood collected from 80 clinically healthy female buffaloes in the research farms at Narangolle and Peradeniya were used for the study. It was found that the average size of erythrocytes similar to cattle, low icterus index, conspicuous erythrocyte sedimentation rate, absence of reticulocytes and predominance of lymphocytes over neutrophils. This is a prominent haematological characteristic. 120 female buffaloes were tested for serum biochemical constituents and the results indicated that the ALT (alamine amino transminare) values in the buffalo were higher than the levels reported for other domesticated ruminants. This also reflects a species characteristic. Generally, the results were similar to those reported for swamp buffaloes in Australia. Urine analysis of 33 void samples were clear, amber in colour and contained several types of casts including hyaline, granular and waxy casts as well as calcium carbonate, calcium oxalate, ammonium urate and uric acid crystals. The results of this study have provided baseline data on a wide range of haematological parameters and biochemical constituents of the Lanka buffalo blood which could be used as reference values for interpretation of data from clinical and experimental investigations. (SAREC/09/BF/29 - Dr. N.U. 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C re d it o rs A c c o re d c h a rg e s P ro v is io n s S to re K e e p e r R e fu n d a b le S e c u ri ty O e p o a it s T e n d e r D e p s i t s A S . A T 31 .2 .9 4: 4 5 32 5, 51 5. 45 L a n d I 1. 27 5. 09 7. 12 1 B u i l d i n g e 79 7. 95 2. 05 I O f f i c e e q u i p m e n t C f u r n i t u r e M o t o r V e h i o l e e M o t o r B i o y o l e s B i c y o l e s S p o r t s E q u l p m e n t s A o c e e s o r i e s / M i e c e l l a n e o u s L i S r o r y B o o k s S c i e n t i f i c . E q u i p m e n t o u t ' o n lo an O o c u m e n t a t i o n E q u i p m e n t , . ' 55 .4 67 .2 39 .8 9 I 13 .9 53 .6 4 I T e l e p h o n e , ~ n s t a ~ i a t i o n s I I I I I i g ~ i f a n t h e e e t a I 94 3, 85 8. 47 1 S t o c k s I 2, 36 4, 08 2. 97 I D e b t o r s I 59 6. 83 1. 46 I I P . r e p a p a e n t e 65 ,1 09 .4 5 i D e p o e i t a / S 9 1 8 1 4 1 0 0 3 . 4 1 T r W a s u r y D e p o s i t s 1 1, 66 1. 07 8. 62 I B a l a n c e A T B a n k A / C N o . 4 5 3 0 3 0 0 2 2 4 1 5. 49 81 44 1. 50 I NO . A 5 3 0 8 0 0 2 3 2 I 4 1 I I NO . A 5 3 0 8 0 1 5 1 4 76 ,9 27 .5 2 No . 4 5 3 0 1 2 4 7 6 8 I 1 7. 99 1. 46 i No . 4 5 5 0 2 0 4 9 6 6 I 10 ,0 00 .0 0 i :I: :: ::: : Imp r e e t , al ee o u t l e t i 19 4, 37 6. 63 1 C a s h in H a n d I 2. 80 8. 94 N a t i o n a l S a v i n g s B a n k A /C j -- -- _ --- --- I / 10 6. 71 4, 70 5. *9 > 1 I I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ l - _ _ _ _ l -- + --- --- -- i c o a t A S ~ t --- -- p i s p o e a l + I D e ~ ~ g k tf o n I 42 .J 25 .5 15 .4 5 I I I I 1 42 .3 25 .5 15 .4 5 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. R S I I R S . R S . I R S . I I 1 d - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - i - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - L -- -- -- - 8 --- - : .O ff ic e A d m In Ia tr s ti o n I I I I 1 I . I ! I I T ra v e ll in g ( O ff ic ia l ) I ' S ta ti o n a ry C C o n s u m a b le s 1 7 7 .2 1 8 .3 4 : T e le p h o n e I '4 5 .8 9 3 .6 0 P o s ta g e A u d it F e e e I f L e g a l F e e s 1 i B a n k C h a rg e s 3 6 .4 9 7 .5 2 I M e d ic a l E x p e n s e s j 3 9 ,9 6 8 .8 6 I 1 I ' I I I 2 3 9 .9 2 2 .0 0 I A d v e rt is in g 1 2 0 8 .8 7 5 .0 0 I I I 4 I I 1 I 4 2 4 .6 4 4 .6 5 I M a in te n a n c e o f M o to r V e h ic le s I 7 0 1 ,5 6 6 .8 3 I I I I 1 I I I I I 3 6 0 ,0 4 0 .8 4 i M a in te n a n c e o f O ff ic e E q u ip m e n t b F u rn it u re j 2 7 2 .3 1 6 .3 1 1 I I I ! 1 1 3 5 ,6 6 8 .5 6 f M a in te n a n c e o f B u il d in g I 1 7 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 f s ta ff w e lf a re 1 0 1 .2 6 4 .4 2 f In e u ra n o e 8 1 ,7 0 0 .0 0 W a te r C o n s u m p ti o n C n a rg e s 2 3 6 ,5 0 2 .O O S e c u ri ty s e rv ic e s 1 D e p re c ia ti o n I f S u n d a ry E x p e n s e s I I S A R E C /G E N 6 S A R E C /lg /G E N . C IO A /G E N ) I 1 .1 0 5 ,1 $ 0 -< ~ 1 .2 0 0 + 4 0 .0 0 0 ) I C O B^ o f A s a e s ts h a n d e d o v e r t o U n iv s ra it ie a I I E x h ib it ic n a I f O A n a g e d s to o k I : B a d D e b ts A /C I f Y e s b e re h ip F e e a 58 1. 36 --- --- --- --- I S u rc h a rg e s ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~4 -8 I I I (4 ,7 8 9 .2 0 6 .2 1 ) i E !C L j S c ie n c e C T e o h n o lo g y In d ic a to rs U n it ) N A R E S A A w a rd s : 1 8 .8 1 5 .2 5 : I f S te e ri n g C a m it te e s ( .N o te 1. 5) I 2 3 1 .0 6 1 .0 0 f I 1 ~ r i ~ a n k a ~ ~ i e n t l f i c . ~ e c h n l c a l ~ n fo rm a ti o n c e n tr e (. N o te , l. 6 ) ! I 6 5 1 .6 0 4 .7 2 j I I C o n s u lt a n c ie s fo r N A R E S A W o rk j 4 5 .0 0 0 .0 0 j I I I I S u b s c ri p ti o n t o I n te rn a ti o n a l S c ie n ti fi c O rg a n iz a ti o n s 1 8 3 4 .9 0 0 .2 7 j I 0 j P u b li c a ti o n s a ri s in g o u t o f S tr e e in g C o n m it ta s 3 5 5 3 9 6 + 4 7 9 5 0 3 .3 2 1 -2 ,0 00 .0 0 I 9 .6 0 a . 3_ 12 ,40 I -% IZ L L Z Q ,~ ~ I ! 1 E x o e e s o f E x p e n d it u re o v e r 1n co .e 3 7 9 .8 0 2 .0 8 --- --- --- I P r io r Y e s r A d ju s tm e n ts (N e t) (5 .1 6 9 .0 0 8 .2 9 ) I __ 1 - 1 - * 1 .. .. .1 . I ' Fund Flow Statement - 1995 Sources External Contribution from the Government Rs. 17,566,226 Grants from Foreign Agencies Rs. 7,313,983 Less : 10% Administration Cost 1,144,481 --------.--- 6,169,502 ---------- - 23,735,728 Add : Items not involving the movement of Funds Depreciation 3,097,958 Disposal of Fixed Assests 53,593 Less : Depreciation written off 53,122 ------- 471 Provisions Applications Excess of Expenditure over income 1,568,684 Rdjustment in respect of previous 355,420 - year Acquisition of fixed Assests 2,158,591 Expenditure re Research 'gl -ants Change in working Capital Increase 1. Stocks - 2. Debtors 1,647,695 3. Prepayments 57,571 4. Deposits 5,000 5. Treasury Deposits - 6. Creditors 7. Accrued Charges 8. Provisions - 9. O t h c r liabilitiee - 10. Cash & Bank 6,980,896 balarice ---------- 8,691,162 Decrease 184,894 - 60 - M O T E S ON A~COUNTS ----------------.- ---a 1. G e n e r a l A c c o u n t i n g : The F i n a n c i a l Statements have been prepared i n accordance - w i t h genera l l y accepted account ing p r i n c i p a l e s on a h i s t o r i c a l Cost basis. The fundamental accounting -.,, assumptions and .po l i c i es re levan t i n accounting have been adhered t o on a cons i s ten t bas i s as i n the previous year. The ten precent o f f o re ign donor funds received which i s f o r cove r ing overheads. has been taken c r e d i t i n the Incone and Expendi ture Statement. 1.1 Oocumentation U n i t C a p i t a l Fund Expenditure: 1. SLSTIC Equipment 2. SLSTIC Books Less: Cost of Equipment and Books Add: P r i o r Year a d j u s t ~ e n t s 1.2 Research Grante Expendi ture - Adtual Expendi ture f o r the Year ADD: Expendi ture on Market Garbage Grant ADD: P rov ia ion f o r balance funds LESS: P r i o r Year adjustment 1.3 Wan L t h e Biosphere Expendi ture 1. MAB 86/01 2. MAE Na t iona l Committee Rs. 421.740.00 - 26,109.41 447.849.41 447,849.41 N I L 1,750.00 ------ Rs. 1.750.00 -5=1=======1=== Rs. 10.950.152.17 cont. .;d/2 1.4. ~iecellaneous Fund Expenditure 1. Participation in International Scientific . -Rs.55.702.06 Work 2. Sominars L Syrpoeis 460,874.61 5. Special Publications 1.5 Steeaing Coaritteee Expenditure Agriculture 6 Animal Husbandry S/C Biological Sciences S/C Bio-Technology S/C Chemical Sciences S/C Editorial S/C Medical 6 Vet. Sciences S/C ~aturl Resources S/C Physical 8 Engineering Sciences S/C Social Science Research S/C Science Education S/C Science 6 Technical Information S/C Energy S/C Rs. 19.052.00 1.6. Sri Lanka Scientific & Technical Information Centre Expenditure 1. Haintainance L repairs Rs. 44.148.40 2 ; Periodicals 136.618.84 3. In house printing L Binding 65.579.15 4. Consuaables J01.405.97 1.7. Foreign Aid Expenditure SARCC SAREC Expenditure Re. 8,844,597 .79 Less: Money received from Sale of buffsloes Rs. 188,339.00 ------------- 8eJ656.258.79 ADd: Prior Year adjustment -------- 68.160 -30 RS ==:==:===:===;== 8 724 418 79 MAN/UNESCO Expenditure 'RS, 1.000.00 PPEP=IP=I======I 2. ABsete ii t h e ,basis .of t h e i r V a l u a t i o n ~ e p r e c i a b l e asses ts L D e p r e c i a t i o n D e p r e c i a t i o n has been p rov ided on O r i g i n a l Cost o r a t v a l u a t i o n on a s t r a i g h t ' l i n e b a s i s Cons is ten t w i t h t h a t o f t h e p r e v i o u s year and t s c a l c u l a t e d t o w r i t e o f f t h e assests ove r t h e i r es t imated u s e f u l l i v e s . 2.1 Debtors T o t a l Debtors Rs. 4t357.326.61 Less: P r o v i s i o n f o r d o u b t f u l debts 345.543.78 -------- s; ,! r _0=';;'=.2J2;55= P r o v i s i o n has been prov ided f o r s p e c i f i c d o u b t f u l debt amounting t o 327.092.21 and Cash Impres t g i ven t o Research Grantees which a r e due f o r more than 03 years. amounting t o 18,451.57. L i a b i l i t i e s ----- C r e d i t o r s C r e d i t o r s amounted t o Rs. 1.752.710.89 rep resen ts monies h e l d by NARESA as g i ven below: Sundry C r e d i t o r s S t a f f C r e d i t o r s CSA A/C Genet ic Resources A/C CSC Funds Mob i l e Science E x h i b i t i o n A/C RG/89/IS/O3 a/c Suspenses a/c RG/95/MAf/a/c Rs. 615,416.20 31.600.00 115.020.07 104,815.00 7.991.46 65.75 7.927.35 871,875.06 ----- Us. 1.752.710.89 --------------- == ------- -------- 3.2- Employees B e n e f i t A l l Employees a r e covered by EPF and ETF except t h e ' ~ a t i o n a 1 Appren t i cesh ip Board Trainees. An approved Med ica l Scheme i s p rov ided i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e normal We l fa re f a c i l i t i e s a v a i l a b l e . 3-3 R e t i r i n g G r a t u i t y P rov ia iona have been made i n t h e accounts i n respec t o f l i a b i l i t y f o r r e t i r i n g g r a t u i t y . Amount p a i d f o r t h e year - 64.300.00 ---------- P r o v i s i o n f o r t h e year RS.663.600.34 ===f======== . . 4. Publ ica t ions f o r t h e value o f Rs. 1.723.712.30 P=IIPLIPIIZQ ( valued a t s e l l i n g p r i c e ) i s a v a i l a b l e w i t h us. NARESA Owns 5. - - - * - 20 v e h i c l e s , They a r e l o c a t e d as f o l l o w s ; W i t h NARESA - 11 Wi th Research Grantees - 09 2 0 - - -- Funds ;drawn from the Treasury d u r i s 1995 ---------------------- --- ----- Consol idated funds R s * I ============= 17,566.226.00 Recurrent Funds Fore ign Aid Funds RS. 14 ,560 .Q0~,0~- - PDPI=DIP-- - - - - - Rs. 12.589.295.00 - = = Z E I = f 3 P I I = = t P I E = I fucdd C.%W I I ~ : U ( @a. 6 9 7 4 5 1 Fa* No. - 64- rn@ci=-a 6 tpsHdqa w Qpdg'¶, em@ 7. @ c.iS,&, 5mdwlumnrh ?tjawn>w ol3utiJ fijhw&& 60!b@w ffmklb. Clcnwlbtq 7. a&- AUDiTOR4ENERALS DEPARTMENT ..- - ---- - INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, COLOM~O 7.911 UNYA Director General. Natural Resources. Energy and Science Authori t y of Sri Lanka. REPORT OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES. ENERGY AND SCIENCE AUTHORITY OF SRI LANKA FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1995 IN TERMS OF SECTION 14(2)(C) OF THE FINANCE ACT N0.38 OF 1971. The audit of accounts of the Natural Resources, Energy and Science Authority of Sri Lanka for the year ended 31 December 1995 was carried out under my direction in pursuance of provisions in Article 154(1) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka read in conjunction with Section 13(1) of the Finance Act No.38 of 1971. My observations which i consider should be pub1 ished with the annual report of the Authority in terms of Section 14(2)(c) of the Finance Act appear in this report. A detailed report i n terms of Section 13(7) (a) of the Finance Act was forwarded to the Director General of the Authority on 22 July 1996. i : 2 . Scope of Audit A u d i t opinion, comments and findings in this report are based on a review of the financial statements presented to audit and substantive tests of samples of transactions. The scope and extent of such review and tests were such as to enable as wide an audit coverage as possible within the 1 imitations of staff, other resources and time available to me. Sub-sections (3) and (4) of Section.13 of the Finance Act give discretionary powers to the Auditor General to determine the scope and extent of the audit. S u b j e c t ta my r o ~ n m e n t s a p p e a r L i n g i n t h ~ r i repnr \ . t , 1: am a f o p i n i o n t h a t t h e a c c w u n t s p r e s e n t e d h a v e been s a t i s f a c t o r i l y p r e p a r e d o n t h e b a s i s of g e n e r a l l y accepted a c c o u n t i n g p r i n c i p l e s a p p l i e d o n a b a s i s c o n s i s t e n t t a l i th t h a t a d a p t e d i n t h e p r e c e d i n g y e a r . 2:2. F i n a n c i a l R e s u l t s T h e a c t i v i t i e s o f t h e A u t h o r i t y a r e o p e r a t e d u n d e r G e n e r a l Fund a n d six S p e c i s 1 Fund Accoun t s . Accot-ding t u Jchs a c c a u n t s f u r n i s h e d , t h e f i n a n c i a l r e s u l t s a r i s i n g o u t of t h e a c t i v i t i e s o f t h e A ~ t t h a r i t y ' s General . Fund f o r t h e y e a r ended 31 December 1995 w a s a d e f i c i t o f Rs,16,792,2BS a s compared w i t h t h e d e f i c i t o f Rs. 15,06(3,2(36 f o r t h e p r e v i o u s y e a r , b e f o r e t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e gove rnmen t g r a n t f o r r e c u r r e n t e:cpendi t u r e : The d e f i c i t f o r t h e y e a r unde r r e v i e w had d e c r e a s e d t ; ~ Rs.2,232,285 a f t e r t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e * government g r a n t af Rs. i4,560,600 r e c e i v e d f o r r e c u r r e n t e x p e n d i t u r e . T h e d e f i c i t f o r t h e p r e v i o u s y e a r had d e c r e a s e d t o Rs.4,789,206 a f t e r t a k i n g i n t o a c c a u n t t h e gove rnmen t y r a n t o f R s . 10,27i,00(3 r ~ c e i v e d f a r r e c u r r e n t e x p e n d i t u r e . The f i n a n c i a l r e s u l t s a r i s i n g o u t o f t h e s p e c i a l fur ids was a d e f i c i t o f Rs.25,494,609 b e f o r e t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e pctvernment g r a n t and f o r e i g n a i d f o r a c t i v i t i e s a f t h e 3 p s c i a l f u n d s a s compared ,*ri t h a d e f icii; o f R s . 17,77h, 129. The d e f i c i t : f o r t h e y e a r had d e c r e a s e d ta Rs.2,067,130 a f t e r t a k i n g i n t o a c c a u n t t h e government g r a n t ( i n c l u d i n g f o r e i g n a i d and pr - ior y e a r adjcc.strnents) of Rs.23,427,479 r e c e i v e d f o r t h e a c t i v i t i e s o f t h e s p e c i a l f u n d fnr t h e year- under. r e v i e w as a g a i n s t t h e s u r p l u s o f Rs. 3,124,567 f w r t h e p r e v i o u s y e a r , a f t e r t a k i n q i n t o a c c o u n t t h e gove rnmen t 91-ant ( i n c l u d i n g f a r e i g n a i d 1 o f Rs. i2,b51,582 r -ece ived f o r t h e a c t i v i t i e s o f t h e s p e c i a l f u n d f o r t h e p r e v i o u s y e a r . 2:2:!. General Fund ------------ fl summary of the financial results of the general fund for the year under review and the pr&ious year i s given below : Year ended 31 Becember ...................... 1 995 1994 ---- ---- RS , Rs . Rs . Rs . I ncome ----- Receipts regarding forei