Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena, a recipient of a Global Award for Intellectual Property, met with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo today (21).
Dr. Chandrasena received the 2025 WIPO “Global Award for Intellectual Property,” presented by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency dedicated to intellectual property, innovation, and creativity.
Dr. Chandrasena’s “Smart Drainage System” concept, developed as a solution to open drainage systems clogged by plastic and polythene waste, was selected as a winner at the WIPO Awards Ceremony held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Her innovation stood out among 780 organizations from 95 countries.
During the meeting today, PM Harini Amarasuriya extended her congratulations to Dr. Chandrasena. (Newswire)