Ayurvedic institute in Gampaha to be elevated to university status

Cabinet approval has been granted to upgrade the Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurvedic Institute to university status.

The Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurvedic lnstitute, which is currently affiliated to the University of Kelaniya under the University Grants Commission (UGC), offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Ayurveda and allied sciences.

The country's policy framework "Vistas of Prosperity and

Splendour" identified that the institution should be upgraded to become a fullyfledged university.

Accordingly, the

Cabinet approved the proposal presented by the

Higher Education

Minister to upgrade the

Gampaha Wickramarachchi

Ayurvedic institute as a university, which will give priority to the study of the country's traditional and indigenous medicine.

This week the Cabinet also approved the construction contract for phase two of a proposed building complex for the Wayamba University's Faculty of Technology.

The Higher Education Minister proposed to award the construction contract of the building complex to Sathuta Builders (Pvt) Company in Kurunegala for Rs. 1560.36 million (without VAT), upon the recommendation of a cabinet appointed standing procurement committee.

Another proposal by the Higher Education Minister for the construction of a hostel, a workshop and a canteen at the University of Vocational Technology in Ratmalana was also granted Cabinet approval. This project was estimated at a cost of Rs. 927.34 million.

The Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurvedic lnstitute, which is currently affiliated to the University of Kelaniya under the University Grants Commission (UGC), offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Ayurveda and allied sciences.