We also understood the communication process is important to give benefits of science to the grass root of society
Throughout the history, Sri Lanka had a unique technological heritage specially related to agriculture, irrigation systems and building constructions such as large monuments and stupas
The great works of manmade reservoirs, dating back more than 2000 years, also cater mostly to village agriculture and water needs
Ancient Sri Lankan irrigation technology
One of the most advanced technological systems in the world
Connects large reservoirs with numerous small village reservoirs and supply water to them by a canal system
The technology behind some of these canals such as Jaya Ganga, still amaze the modern scientist
Nuvarakalaviya
An ancient division signifying the importance of its major irrigation system, derived from a combination of the names of three great reservoirs: NuwaraWewa, Kala Wewa and Padaviya
PROF. W. L. SIRIWEERA: 'Kala Wawa: wealth of a King'
