The premier institution in Social Work education in Sri Lanka. Is 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 Finance & State Ministry of Samurdhi, Home Economy, Microfinance, Self-Employment & Business Development. NISD is committed to being an educational institution producing professional social workers to serve the social welfare, promote social development and social empowerment