• Orientation Programme
    Orientation Programme – Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 2024/2025 Intake
Orientation Programme – Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 2024/2025 Intake
Orientation Programme – Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 2024/2025 Intake
Orientation Programme – Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 2024/2025 Intake
Orientation Programme – Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 2024/2025 Intake
Orientation Programme – Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 2024/2025 Intake
Orientation Programme – Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 2024/2025 Intake
BSW Students Participate in Institutional Site Visit
BSW Students Participate in Institutional Site Visit
Rural Camp - 2025
Rural Camp - 2025
The First International Conference on Social Development 1
The First International Conference on Social Development
The First International Conference on Social Development
The First International Conference on Social Development

WELCOME TO NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Welcome to the National Institute of Social Development (NISD), the premier institution in Social Work education in Sri Lanka. We are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a degree awarding Institute, under section 25A of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978. NISD is a statutory body functioning under the purview of the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment. NISD is committed to be an educational institution producing professional social workers to serve the social welfare, promote social development and social empowerment.

Vision

Vision

To be a center of excellence, nationally and globally in Social Work Education, Training and Research

Mission

Mission

To enhance human resources for social development through the preparation of competent manpower in social work at all levels, generate and disseminate new knowledge and technologies for social work practice, provide specialized services for social welfare and social development

Director General’s Message

Director General - NISD

Professor Premakumara de Silva
Director General (Acting)

Welcome to the National Institute of Social Development!

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72
years since establishment
1804
Students in 2024
94
Staff
2800
Alumni
5
Partners

Conferences

1st International Conference on Social Development - 2025

Undergraduate Conference - 2025

28th Asia Pacific Social Work Regional Conference - 2025

Conference-on-Gender-Studies-2025

National Conference on Gender Studies - 2025

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Latest news

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  • June 25, 2025
Course Information: Duration: 12 Months Medium: Sinhala Lectures are Conducted on: Weekend 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m Total Course Fee:...
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  • June 25, 2025
Course Information: Duration: 12 Months Medium: Sinhala Lectures are Conducted on: Weekend 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m Total Course Fee:...

News & Events

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  • August 6, 2025
The Annual Field Supervisors’ Training and Honorary Service Evaluation Program was organized by the Field Work Coordinating Unit of the...
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  • July 25, 2025
The ZeroPlastic Club of the National Institute of Social Development (NISD) proudly released “Reviver”, a thought-provoking short film, on the...
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  • July 25, 2025
The orientation programme for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 2024/2025 intake was successfully held on the 22nd of July...
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  • July 8, 2025
The National Institute of Social Development successfully held its first International Conference on Social Development on 1st July 2025. The...
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  • July 4, 2025
The Rural Camp is a vital component of academic training for students pursuing a degree in Social Work. Designed to...
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  • July 1, 2025
The National Institute of Social Development (NISD), through its Training Division, successfully conducted a comprehensive training series for government officers...
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  • June 20, 2025
The National Institute of Social Development (NISD) conducted its second Curriculum Review Workshop for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)...
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  • June 12, 2025
As part of the Social Welfare and Development course, first-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students participated in a structured...
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  • May 20, 2025
The National Institute of Social Development (NISD) Gender Studies Centre, in collaboration with RED, conducted a successful psychosocial clinic for...
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  • May 17, 2025
A Cool Drinks Dansala was held on the 14th of June 2025 at the premises of the National Institute of...
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  • April 11, 2025
The National Institute of Social Development (NISD) joyfully celebrated the Swarna Murtha – Sinhala and Tamil New Year on the...

Affiliations

Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers

The International Consortium on Social Development (ICSD)

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

The Asia Pacific Association of Social Work Education (APASWE)



Hon Dr. Upali Pannilage
Minister, Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment

Hon Wasantha Piyathissa
Deputy Minister, Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment

Mr. Sampath Manthrinayake

Mr. Sampath Manthrinayake
The Secretary,
Ministry of Rural Development,
Social Security and Community Empowerment

Prof. .Premakumara de Silva

Professor
Premakumara de Silva

Director General (Act.)
National Institute of Social Development