Sri Lanka and India to kick off joint research in science and tech

Sri Lanka and India have taken a progressive step to integrate expertise in the area of science and technology with scientists from both the nations gearing up to undertake joint research.

According to a statement released by the Indian Science and Technology Ministry earlier this week, nine teams of scientists from India and Sri Lanka will engage in research that will cover food technology, plant-based medicines, meteorology, space research and applications, robotics and automation and information and communication technology, among others.

While the research activity will take place with bilateral support from the governments of the two countries, the teams have been granted collaborative support from the Science and Technology Department of the Indian government and the Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation State Ministry of Sri Lanka.