On August 21st, 2024, Derana TV broadcasted the programme “අලුත් පාර්ලිමේන්තුව”. The discussion featured Prof. Athula Sumathipala, Hon. Kanaka Herath, M.P., Hon. UdayaGammanpila, M.P., Hon. Thilanga Sumathipala, and senior geologist Anton Jayakody. Theydiscussed the relationship between research, policy, and development. The programme wasboth informative and successful, offering valuable perspectives on the role of research in shaping national policies.