NILS Symposium 2025

National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) Call for Research Proposals Labour Studies Symposium 2025

Theme: The Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities in Sri Lanka


Date: June 2025


Venue:  To be announced (TBA)

The National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) invites research proposals for presentation at the Labour Studies Symposium 2025. This event provides a platform for diploma students to showcase their research on key labour market challenges and policy solutions. Selected papers will be featured in NILS publications and discussed with industry experts and policymakers.


Eligibility
Students who have completed diploma courses at NILS.
Undergraduates from government or private universities, or other recognized higher education institutions.
Current government officers from departments or agencies.
Research professionals affiliated with officially recognized research institutes.
All proposals must be related to labour studies, workforce development, or employment policies.
Suggested (but not limited to) research topics include
The impact of digitalization on employment in Sri Lanka
Skills development and youth employability
Challenges and opportunities in the informal sector
Workplace diversity and inclusion
Labour laws and worker rights
The role of entrepreneurship in job creation


Submission Guidelines

Abstract: 200–300 words outlining research objectives, methodology, and relevance.
Full Paper (upon selection) : 3,000 – 5,000 words, including references and citations.

Formatting:
Font: Times New Roman / FM Abhaya / Bamini
Font Size: 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.5
Page Size: A4
Referencing Style: APA
 
Language:
Papers may be submitted in English, Sinhala, or Tamil.
If submitting in Sinhala or Tamil, an English abstract (max 300 words) is required.


Notification of Acceptance: 29th June 2025
Please ensure that your full paper is written in clear, error-free academic English / Sinhala or Tamil. Any terminology specific to your field of study should be defined briefly.
 
Evaluation Criteria
Relevance to Sri Lanka’s labour market
Clarity of research objectives and methodology
Originality and depth of analysis
 
Submission & Contact
Please send your abstract and any inquiries to info@nils.lk
Use the subject line: “Symposium 2025 Research Proposal Submission”
For more information, visit: www.nils.lk
Join us in shaping the future of work in Sri Lanka!

For further information – 071 795 7777

Vacancy: Consultant – Government & Private Sector

The National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) is seeking a highly skilled Consultant to provide expert advisory services to both government and private sector organizations on a part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Provide consultancy services across various sectors, including policy development, HR, business management, and digital transformation
✅ Conduct research and develop strategic recommendations for clients
✅ Facilitate training programs, workshops, and stakeholder discussions
✅ Assist organizations in optimizing operations and ensuring compliance with regulations

Qualifications & Experience:

📌 A degree in Business Management, Public Administration, HR, Economics, IT, or a related field
📌 Proven experience in consulting, policy advisory, or corporate strategy
📌 Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
📌 Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in both public and private sectors

Why Join NILS?

✔️ Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across industries
✔️ Work with a team of experts in policy, management, and research
✔️ Flexible part-time role with competitive remuneration

📩 How to Apply:
Send your CV to info@nils.lk with the subject line “Consultant – Government & Private Sector”.

📅 Application Deadline: 2025-03-30

How to Use the NILS Student Portal

Sinhala – Click Here

First Page Overview – www.nils.gov.lk 

Click on NILS STUDENT PORTAL

The NILS Student Portal homepage is divided into two sections:

1. New Student Section

2. Current Students Section

New Student Section

New Student Registration:

Use the “New Student Registration” button if you are a new student.

You will need a Pay and Get Registration Number to proceed.

After clicking the button, fill in your details as required to complete the registration process.

Current Students Section

Online Payment Portal:

Current students can access the Online Payment Portal by clicking the designated button.

This will take you to the NILS Payment Portal for slip submission.

Payment Slip Submission Process

In the Payment Portal, you will find buttons for specific programs:

1. Diploma Payment

2. Certificate Course Payment

3. 1 Day, 2 Day, 3 Day, 4 Day, 5 Day, and Other Programs

Example for Diploma Students:

Click the Diploma Payment button.

This will navigate you to the Diploma Payment Slip Submission Portal.

Upload your payment slip here.

After Submission

Our team will review your payment slip.

If there are any errors, we will notify you for corrections.

That’s all you need to do!

NILS E-Calendar 2025

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our E-Calendar—a revolutionary step towards streamlining and digitalizing our workflow!

The E-Calendar was inaugurated by:

  • Hon. Anil Jayantha Fernando – Minister of Labour
  • Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe – Deputy Minister of Labour
  • Mr. S.M. Piyathissa – Secretary, Ministry of Labour

This innovative platform will help you organize, coordinate, and manage events efficiently, marking a new era of productivity and collaboration.

Add the E-Calendar to your home screen:

  1. Visit https://nils.gov.lk/?page_id=1075.
  2. Click the “Add to Home Screen” button.

It’s simple, easy, and doesn’t take up much mobile storage space!

The E-Calendar was design and developed by Mr. Lakshan Vidanapathirana, ICT Officer at NILS.

Video Credits

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following creators for their inspiring content, which brought our calendar animation to life:

  • Buddika 360 – SIGIRIYA The Ancient Kingdom Trailer 2019
  • Malinda Bandara – Sorabora Wewa, Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka
  • Michael Mccoll – Epic Drone and Nine Arches Bridge – Ella, Sri Lanka
  • Sri Lankan Experience Zone – The Pottery of Sri Lanka
  • WHATAMENON FILMS – Ceylon Tea: Film 5 – Unchanged Magic
  • Sri Lanka Travel Hub – Galle Dutch Fort Drone Video
  • Sri Lankan Experience Zone – Sri Lankan Traditional Handloom Experience
  • GRI Tires – Sri Lanka Natural Rubber Plantation
  • RAJADHANI TV SRILANKA – Sri Lankan Fishing Industry
  • Magma Gems & Magma Travels – Nature of the Gem Mining Industry in Sri Lanka
  • Nadun Jayantha Photography – OMEGA LINE LTD Company Profile
  • Case For Change – Giving Sri Lankan Farmers the Recipe for Success

Special Thanks to

Mr. W. M. Prahas Vichakshana, Co-Founder of Nanobotz IT Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

For any copyright issues, please email us at: nilsithelpdesk@gmail.com

Thank you for showcasing the beauty, culture, and innovation of Sri Lanka!

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone!

National Institute of Labour Studies  – Diploma Awards Ceremony 2024

Press Release

National Institute of Labour Studies  – Diploma Award Ceremony 2024

The National Institute of Labour Studies, which operates under the Ministry of Labour, is an established statutory institution founded under the National Institute of Labour Studies Act No. 2010/12. It conducts training programs focusing on various areas, including Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Productivity, Labour Laws, and Social Dialogue, targeting the workforce and employers. Accordingly, it offers diploma courses, certificate courses, and short-term programs, and all arrangements have been made to hold the Diploma Award Ceremony – 2024. The details of the event are as follows:

  • Date: 24th December 2024
  • Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Venue: Main Hall, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
  • Presided by: Mr.Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour, and Mr.Mahinda Jayasinghe, Deputy Minister of Labour

During this Diploma Award Ceremony, 375 recipients will be awarded diplomas for the following courses:

  • Diploma in Labour Law and Industrial Relations
  • Diploma in Practical Applications of Labour Law
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Public Procurement and Contract Administration

Additionally, 300 individuals who completed the professional certificate courses targeting the staff of foreign employment agencies and health professionals will also be awarded certificates on the same day.

Through this initiative, the National Institute of Labour Studies continues to produce professionals who contribute to national development by maintaining industrial harmony and peace.

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                                      මාධ්‍ය නිවේදනය

ජාතික ශ්‍රම අධ්‍යයන ආයතනයේ ඩිප්ලෝමා ප්‍රදානෝත්සවය – 2024

කම්කරු අමාත්‍යංශය යටතේ ඇති ජාතික ශ්‍රම අධ්‍යයන ආයතනය අංක 2010 / 12 දරණ ජාතික ශ්‍රම අධ්‍යයන පනත යටතේ ස්ථාපිත ව්‍යවස්ථාපිත ආයතනයකි. ශ්‍රම බලකාය සහ සේවා යෝජකයින් ඉලක්ක කර ගනිමින් කාර්මික සබඳතා, මානව සම්පත් කළමනාකරණය, ඵලදායීතාවය, කම්කරු නීති සහ සමාජ කතිකාවත යනාදී ක්ෂේත්‍ර ගණනාවක දැනුවත් කිරීම සඳහා පුහුණු පාඨමාලා පවත්වනු ලබයි. ඒ අනුව ඩිප්ලෝමා, සහතිකපත්‍ර සහ කෙටිකාලීන පාඨමාලා පවත්වන අතර ඊට අදාළ ඩිප්ලෝමා ප්‍රදානෝත්සවය – 2024 පැවැත්වීමට සියලුම කටයුතු සංවිධානය කර ඇත. ඩිප්ලෝමා ප්‍රදානෝත්සවයට අදාළ විස්තර පහත පරිදි වේ.

  • දිනය – 2024/12/24
  • වේලාව – පෙ.ව 09.30 – 1.00
  • ස්ථානය – බණ්ඩාරනායක අනුස්මරණ සම්මන්ත්‍රණ ශාලාවේ ප්‍රධාන ශාලාව
  • ප්‍රධානත්වය – කම්කරු අමාත්‍ය අනිල් ජයන්ත ප්‍රනාන්දු මැතිතුමා සහ කම්කරු නියෝජ්‍ය අමාත්‍ය මහින්ද ජයසිංහ මැතිතුමා

මෙම ඩිප්ලෝමා ප්‍රදානෝත්සවයේ දී පහත පාඨමාලාවන්ට අදාළ ඩිප්ලෝමාධාරින් 375 කට  ඩිප්ලෝමා සහතික පත්‍ර ලබාදෙනු ඇත.

  •  කම්කරු නීති හා කාර්මික සබඳතා පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
  • කම්කරු නීතියේ ප්‍රායෝගික යෙදීම් පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
  • මානව සම්පත් කළමනාකරණ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
  • ව්‍යාපාර පරිපාලනය පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
  • රාජ්‍ය ප්‍රසම්පාදනය හා කොන්ත්‍රාත් පරිපාලනය පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව

තවද සෞඛ්‍ය වෘත්තිකයන් යන විදේශ රැකියා නියෝජිත ආයතනවල කාර්ය මණ්ඩලය ඉලක්ක කර ගනිමින් පැවැත්වූ වෘත්තිමය සහතිකපත්‍ර පාඨමාලා ලාභීන් 300 කට ද එදින සහතික පත්‍ර ලබා දෙනු ඇත.

කාර්මික සාමය සහ සංහිඳියාව පවත්වා ගනිමින් ජාතික සංවර්ධනයට උරදෙන වෘත්තිකයින් බිහි කිරීමට මේ අනුව ජාතික ශ්‍රම අධ්‍යයන ආයතනය කටයුතු කර ඇත.

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ஊடக வெளியீடு

தேசிய தொழில் கற்கைகள் நிறுவகத்தின் டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ் வழங்கும் விழா – 2024

தொழில் அமைச்சின் கீழ் செயல்படும் தேசிய தொழில் கற்கைகள் நிறுவகம் 2010/12 ஆம் ஆண்டு சட்டத்தின் கீழ் நிறுவப்பட்ட சட்டபூர்வமான நிறுவகம் ஆகும். தொழிலாளர் சமூகம் மற்றும் சேவை வழங்குநர்களை இலக்கு வைத்து, தொழில்துறை உறவுகள், மனிதவள முகாமைத்துவம், உற்பத்தித்திறன், தொழிலாளர் சட்டங்கள் மற்றும் சமூக உரையாடல் உள்ளிட்ட பல துறைகளில் விழிப்புணர்வை  அளிக்கும் பயிற்சிகளை  வழங்குகின்றது. அதன்படி, டிப்ளோமா பாடநெறிகள், சான்றிதழ் பாடநெறிகள் மற்றும் குறுகிய கால பாட நெறிகள்  நிறுவகம்  மூலம் நடாத்தபட்டு வருகின்றன.  அந்தவகையில்  2024 ஆம்  ஆண்டிற்கான   டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ்  வழங்கும் விழாவிற்கான  சகல  ஏற்பாடுகளும் செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளன. 

டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ் வழங்கும் விழாவின் விபரங்கள் பின்வருமாறு:

  • திகதி : 2024/12/24
  • நேரம் : காலை 9:30 முதல்  பிற்பகல் 1:00 வரை
  • இடம் : பண்டாரநாயக்கா ஞாபகார்த்த சர்வதேச மாநாட்டு மண்டபம் (BMICH)
  • தலைமை : தொழில் அமைச்சர் திரு.அனில் ஜயந்த பெர்னாண்டோ மற்றும் தொழில் பிரதி அமைச்சர்  திரு.மகிந்த ஜயசிங்க அவர்களின் பங்கேற்புடன்  நடைபெறவுள்ளது.

அதன்படி டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ் வழங்கும் விழாவிற்கு பின்வரும் டிப்ளோமா பாடநெறிகளுள்  375 டிப்ளோமாதாரிகளுக்கு டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ் வழங்கப்படவுள்ளது:

  • தொழிலாளர் சட்டங்கள் மற்றும் கைத்தொழில் துறை உறவுகள் தொடர்பான டிப்ளோமா
  • செயல் முறை ரீதியான தொழிலாளர் சட்டங்கள்  தொடர்பான  டிப்ளோமா
  • மனிதவள முகாமைத்துவம் டிப்ளோமா
  • வியாபார முகாமைத்துவம் டிப்ளோமா
  • அரச கொள்முதல் மற்றும் ஒப்பந்த மேலாண்மை தொடர்பான டிப்ளோமா

மேலும், சுகாதாரத் துறைசார் ஊழியர்கள் மற்றும் வெளிநாட்டு வேலை வாய்ப்பு முகவர் நிறுவனங்களில் பணிபுரியும் நிர்வாகிகள் உள்ளிட்ட 300க்கு மேற்பட்ட  பயிற்சியாளர்களுக்கும்  தொழில் சார் பாடநெறிகளுக்கான சான்றிதழ்களும் வழங்கப்படவுள்ளது.

தொழில்துறை அமைதி மற்றும் நல்லிணக்கத்தை மேம்படுத்தி தேசிய முன்னேற்றத்தில் பங்களிப்பு செய்யும் நோக்கில் தொழில்துறை நிபுணர்களை உருவாக்குவதற்கு தேசிய தொழில் கற்கைகள் நிறுவகம் தொடர்ந்தும் செயற்படும்..

Diploma in Practical Application of Labour Law course launched

The Diploma in Practical Application of Labour Law course was inaugurated on 28/05/2024 with an in-service training for new labour officers appointed on 07/05/2024. The inaugural event was attended by the Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment, Mr. R.P.A. Wimalaweera, the Commissioner General of Labour, Mr. H.K.K.A. Jayasundara, the Director General of the National Institute of Labour Studies, Mr. Suranga Gunaratne and the Labour Commissioners.

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The General Management & Labour Migration Certificate Course was inaugurated at Hotel Blue Sky – Kurunagala.

Based on the concept of the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Hon. Manusha Nanayakkara, and under the guidance of the Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment, R.P.A. Wimalaweera, and the General Manager of the Foreign Employment Bureau, D.D.P. Senanayake, and the Director General of the National Institute of Labour Studies, Suranga Gunaratne, the General Management & Labour Migration Certificate Course was initiated at Hotel Blue Sky – Kurunagala for the staff of foreign employment agencies.

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Introducing WhatsApp ChatBot

The National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) is now using an AI powered Chatbot, powered by ChatGPT, to make things simpler. You can reach it at 071 795 7777. This friendly Chatbot is here to quickly help with any questions you have about NILS—making information accessible and interactions in a breeze. NILS is stepping into the future with this tech move, making education and information more user-friendly.