Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2013-02-21

Repeal of Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy Act, No.68 of 1981, as amended by Acts, No. 27 of 1988 and No.50 of 2007 and introduction of a new Act titled General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University

- this is the only Defence University in the South East Asian Region and with the gradual expansion of this University, Faculties such as Defence, Medical, Engineering, Law and Management, Humanities and Social Services have been established. In addition to the regular Undergraduate Degree Programmes, several Post Graduate Degree Programmes, and Diploma and Certificate Courses have been introduced to meet the growing demand for such qualifications in the three Armed Forces and the Police. The proposal made by H.E. the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence and Urban Development, to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft legislation to repeal the existing Act and for the establishment of the General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University, was approved by the Cabinet. Provisions will also be included in the Bill for the establishment of new Faculties, Departments, local and foreign affiliated institutions under the General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University, so as to enhance opportunities for higher education for local as well as foreign students.