The Student Supportive Service Centre at the National Institute of Social Development is dedicated to fostering a holistic and supportive environment for students, ensuring their well-being, personal growth, and academic success.

ABOUT US

The Student Supportive Service Centre at the National Institute of Social Development is dedicated to fostering a holistic and supportive environment for students, ensuring their well-being, personal growth, and academic success. We understand that a healthy and happy student body is crucial for the overall success of our institute, and we are committed to providing a range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our students.

Vision

Vision

Empowering Students for Holistic Well-being and Success.

Mission

Mission

The NISD Student Supportive Service Centre is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Our mission is to provide comprehensive welfare services, guidance, and resources to enhance the overall well-being of students, equipping them with the skills and resilience needed for a successful and fulfilling life.

Objectives

⦁ To ensure the efficient provision of welfare services to students.
⦁ To offer comprehensive guidance and counseling to students and the general public.
⦁ To create a healthy, joyful, and educative environment for students by encouraging their active participation in various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
⦁ To develop and promote recreational activities for students.

Functions

⦁ Facilitate scholarship disbursements, including Mahapola, bursary, and other scholarships.
⦁ Assist students in obtaining loans for essential items such as laptops and season tickets.
⦁ Manage accommodation, canteen services, and other facilities, including photocopying, printouts, and stationeries.
⦁ Provide career guidance services to help students make informed decisions about their future.
⦁ Offer counseling services for both students and the general public, addressing a wide range of concerns.
⦁ Provide basic first aid services to ensure the immediate well-being of students.
⦁ Manage and support student unions and societies to promote a vibrant campus community.
⦁ Organize student awareness programs on relevant issues to enhance their knowledge and social responsibility.

STAFF

Mr. B.K.S. Karunarathne (Lecturer)
Director

Mr. Janaka Bandara (Lecturer)
Deputy Director /Coordinator Students Affairs Unit

Ms. Kumuduni Wedisinghe (Senior Lecturer)
Member (Student counsellor)

coordinators

Mr. P.C. Hettiarachchi
Training Officer - I
Sport Unit

Ms. A.M.K.L. Adikari
Training Officer - I
Carrier Guidence Unit

Mrs. Niluka Wijebandara
Research Officer - I
Health Unit

Ms. Aloka Manamudali
Lecturer, II
Mahapola, Bursary

proctor

Mr. Irone Jayasekara
Training Officer - I

supportive staff

Ms. Nayana Liyanage (Management Assistant)
Member

LATEST NEWS

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LATEST EVENT

Vaani Vizha 2025

Vaani Vizha 2025 was celebrated on the 3rd of October 2025 with great enthusiasm and cultural vibrancy. The event was organized by the 2nd-year Bachelor...
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Annual Cricket Tournament – 2025

The Annual Cricket Tournament, organized by the 4th-year BSW students, was held on the 9th and 10th of September 2025 at the Davindra Mendis Stadium,...
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Career Guidance Workshop 2025

Career Guidance Workshop – 2025

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Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebrations at NISD – 2025

The National Institute of Social Development (NISD) joyfully celebrated the Swarna Murtha – Sinhala and Tamil New Year on the 9th of April 2025 at...
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Ifthar Celebration at NISD – 2025

The National Institute of Social Development (NISD) warmly celebrated Ifthar on the 27th of March 2025 at its premises. The event brought together students and...
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