Dr. Rajitha M. Silva, Head of the Department of Statistics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and the current President of the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL), recently appeared on a special program aired on News First – Sirasa TV. He was joined by Dr. Sampath Hapuarachchi, President of the Statistics Popularization Committee of IASSL.
The discussion focused on the key services provided by IASSL and its expanding role in strengthening the nation’s statistical capacity. Dr. Rajitha highlighted the institute’s contributions to professional development, capacity-building initiatives, and the promotion of evidence-based decision-making across government, industry, and academia.
They elaborated on the work of the Statistics Popularization Committee, emphasizing ongoing efforts to raise statistical awareness among the public, encourage data-driven thinking, and inspire the next generation to appreciate the value of statistics in everyday life.
Their participation underscored IASSL’s commitment to elevating the standards of applied statistics in Sri Lanka and its role in supporting national progress through enhanced data literacy. The Department of Statistics, USJ, is proud to see its academic leaders championing the importance of statistics on national media platforms.
Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/pTrMf9uVf00?si=IviVbHy6yp3TvcgR
