Messages

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.

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It is with great pride and responsibility that I present this message on behalf of the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) of the Western Province.
As the leading institution for promoting industrial growth in the region, the IDA is dedicated to empowering small and medium-scale enterprises, fostering innovation, and strengthening local entrepreneurship. Through our programs, services, and infrastructure development, we aim to elevate productivity situs slot, create employment opportunities, and enhance economic self-reliance across the province.
Our efforts are directly aligned with the national vision of building a “A Rich Country, A Beautiful Life.” We believe that by nurturing resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking industries, we can contribute meaningfully to regional prosperity and to the overall development of our nation.
We remain committed to working in collaboration with all stakeholders to build a vibrant industrial ecosystem that benefits both the people and the economy.

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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.