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All Ceylon Hindu Congress
All Ceylon Hindu Congress (ACHC) is the premier organization of the Hindu Societies in Sri Lanka. ACHC was established in Colombo on the holy Thai Poosam day of Jaya Year 5056 (6th February 1955) by several Hindu Societies from all over the Island.

Objectives:
 * To promote study of Hindu Scriptures and their Practice
 * To promote Hindu Culture and Education
 * To establish, protect, preserve and restore Hindu religious institutions, temples and   ancient centres of religious significance
 * To strengthen Hindu organizations and promote cooperation and mutual understanding among them
 * To establish Hindu Theological Colleges to impart knowledge of the Hindu Scriptures, Dharma and Philosophies to Temple Priests & Apprentices and to train them in the conduct of Hindu religious festivals, ceremonies and rites.
 * To protect and advise the welfare of the Hindu community generally from time to time

Structure and Management
The ACHC consists of Constituent Members, Special Members and Honorary Members. The Council of Management of the ACHC is responsible for the management and control of all business of the Hindu Congress.

There are two Statutory Committees & eight Sectional Committees to carry out wide range of activities to fulfill the objectives of the Hindu Congress. Special Committees are appointed from time to time to carry out specific activities/projects. All Members of the Council of Management and the all other Committees of the ACHC serve in an honorary capacity.

Statutory Committees: (1) Executive Committee and (2) Board of Trustees

Sectional Committees: (1) Religious Affairs & Celebrations (2) Finance (3) Social Welfare (4) Education (5) Children’s Home (Hostel) (6) Building (7) Library and  (8) Publications

Referrences
(1) http://www.dailynews.lk/2004/04/23/new23.html

(2) http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2007/04/15/new19.asp

(3) http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/frmNewsDetailView.aspx?ARTID=26882

(4) http://www.sangam.org/articles/view2/?uid=756

(5) http://www.asiantribune.com/oldsite/show_news.php?id=1065