Message from the Hon Minister
A need of our times has been fulfilled with the issue of the Official Web site of the Western Province Industrial Development Authority that could be termed as an important step at present times.
As a country that strives to progress along with new technology, it is essential for every sector at every instance to attempt to go forward, hand in hand with technology.
Thus the service rendered by the Western Province Industrial Development Authority is commendable and I offer my appreciation to the Chairman and the staff of the Authority who are determined to take the institute to greater heights. I also wish them all success in realizing their aspirations.
As a country that strives to progress along with new technology, it is essential for every sector at every instance to attempt to go forward, hand in hand with technology.
Thus the service rendered by the Western Province Industrial Development Authority is commendable and I offer my appreciation to the Chairman and the staff of the Authority who are determined to take the institute to greater heights. I also wish them all success in realizing their aspirations.
Minster
Provincial Roads, Transport, Co-operative Development and Trade, Housing and Construction, Estate Infrastructure Facilities, Industry and Rural Development Western Province
Message from the Secretary
Message from the Chairman
The mandate of the Industrial Development Authority, established under the Western Province Statute No. 2 of 1994, is to contribute to national development by empowering and strengthening entrepreneurs in the province, creating opportunities for them to enter the industrial sector, utilizing regional resources effectively, introducing new technologies, and enhancing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of individuals engaged in industries as well as those aspiring to start new ventures.
To achieve this goal, we must focus on creating a sustainable industrial sector that aligns with global competitive demand by leveraging modern technology and opening pathways toward sustainable development objectives.
Everything that can be produced within the country should be produced locally. The collapse of traditional industries has significantly impacted the nation’s future. As an agricultural country, Sri Lanka’s progress is heavily dependent on the industrial sector. However, compared to the past, Sri Lanka’s industrial sector has experienced a significant decline. In earlier times, a large portion of the Sri Lankan population built their livelihoods through various industries.
These industries included textile and fabric production, pottery, metal and weapon manufacturing, woodworking, and many other traditional crafts. These industries not only sustained livelihoods but also served as major sources of national income. However, in recent times, these industries have diminished and even disappeared due to weak economic policies and inadequate attention to local industries by successive governments, leading to a severe decline in the industrial sector of Sri Lanka.
To overcome the current economic crisis facing Sri Lanka, it is essential to strengthen domestic production and focus on export-oriented manufacturing.
Reviving the production economy is a crucial and top priority to achieve the government’s noble policy of “A Rich Country – Beautiful Life.”
Through the Industrial Development Authority, we aim to launch a significant initiative to support micro, small, and medium-scale entrepreneurs in the Western Province by providing the necessary assistance to sustain and grow their industries.
We are committed to addressing challenges faced by entrepreneurs when starting new industries, providing essential knowledge and skills for existing businesses, facilitating market access, improving product quality, and fostering productivity concepts to create strong, sustainable entrepreneurs capable of competing globally. Additionally, we will support entrepreneurs in gaining access to international markets for export-quality products.
In particular, we aim to introduce a new industrial culture in the Western Province by offering maximum support for youth entrepreneurship and innovation.
Therefore, I urge the people of the Western Province to register with our Authority and take advantage of the free services we offer for industrial development.
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To achieve this goal, we must focus on creating a sustainable industrial sector that aligns with global competitive demand by leveraging modern technology and opening pathways toward sustainable development objectives.
Everything that can be produced within the country should be produced locally. The collapse of traditional industries has significantly impacted the nation’s future. As an agricultural country, Sri Lanka’s progress is heavily dependent on the industrial sector. However, compared to the past, Sri Lanka’s industrial sector has experienced a significant decline. In earlier times, a large portion of the Sri Lankan population built their livelihoods through various industries.
These industries included textile and fabric production, pottery, metal and weapon manufacturing, woodworking, and many other traditional crafts. These industries not only sustained livelihoods but also served as major sources of national income. However, in recent times, these industries have diminished and even disappeared due to weak economic policies and inadequate attention to local industries by successive governments, leading to a severe decline in the industrial sector of Sri Lanka.
To overcome the current economic crisis facing Sri Lanka, it is essential to strengthen domestic production and focus on export-oriented manufacturing.
Reviving the production economy is a crucial and top priority to achieve the government’s noble policy of “A Rich Country – Beautiful Life.”
Through the Industrial Development Authority, we aim to launch a significant initiative to support micro, small, and medium-scale entrepreneurs in the Western Province by providing the necessary assistance to sustain and grow their industries.
We are committed to addressing challenges faced by entrepreneurs when starting new industries, providing essential knowledge and skills for existing businesses, facilitating market access, improving product quality, and fostering productivity concepts to create strong, sustainable entrepreneurs capable of competing globally. Additionally, we will support entrepreneurs in gaining access to international markets for export-quality products.
In particular, we aim to introduce a new industrial culture in the Western Province by offering maximum support for youth entrepreneurship and innovation.
Therefore, I urge the people of the Western Province to register with our Authority and take advantage of the free services we offer for industrial development.
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Message from the Director
Western Province Industrial Development Authority has been instituted under the Local Government Ordinance No.02 of 1994, for the purpose of promotion, development, establishment and encouragement of the Province’s industrial base. It is the intention of the Authority to provide micro, small and medium-sized industries with all the necessaryservices, to carry out the tasks of a facility provider and to provide the highest levels of assistance for economic development and all these to be achieved within the recommendations contained in the 5-year complex plan while being guided by the vision of being the pioneer service provider in the industrial sphere.
Among the large number of services provided to the industrialists in the Province by the Authority are financial and trade facilities, entrepreneurship development programmes, contributory pensions scheme that has been offered to the industrialists, business advisories, preparation of project reports and programmes for the empowerment of women in the sphere of economic activity and they occupy a unique position in the activity calendar.
With the blessings of the Governor and the Chief Minister of the Western Province and Provincial Minister of Industries and on the advice of the Secretary to the Provincial Ministry of Industries and the Chairman and the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Authority, I as Director and my staff at the Authority, are committed robustly and dutifully to achieve the objectives of the Authority and to give the necessary support for the implementation of the government’s economic policy by extending the commitment and support towards the upliftment of small and medium scale industrialists of the Province and contributing towards the economic development of the country though the development and promotion of industry in the Province.
Among the large number of services provided to the industrialists in the Province by the Authority are financial and trade facilities, entrepreneurship development programmes, contributory pensions scheme that has been offered to the industrialists, business advisories, preparation of project reports and programmes for the empowerment of women in the sphere of economic activity and they occupy a unique position in the activity calendar.
With the blessings of the Governor and the Chief Minister of the Western Province and Provincial Minister of Industries and on the advice of the Secretary to the Provincial Ministry of Industries and the Chairman and the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Authority, I as Director and my staff at the Authority, are committed robustly and dutifully to achieve the objectives of the Authority and to give the necessary support for the implementation of the government’s economic policy by extending the commitment and support towards the upliftment of small and medium scale industrialists of the Province and contributing towards the economic development of the country though the development and promotion of industry in the Province.