China-Sri Lanka Water Research Center inaugurated

The China-Sri Lanka Joint Research and Demonstration Center for Water Technology (JRDC) was inaugurated at the University of Peradeniya

The China-Sri Lanka Joint Research and Demonstration Center for Water Technology (JRDC) was inaugurated at the University of Peradeniya, heralding a new era of collaboration and innovation in water research.

The opening ceremony, graced by esteemed dignitaries including Yaping Zhang, Deputy President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Prof DM Lamahewa, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, marked the beginning of a promising venture.

This state-of-the-art institute stands as the largest water research facility in South Asia, equipped with cutting-edge technology and machinery aimed at detecting harmful substances in drinking water.