24 March 2010

Four New Industrial Zones for North & East Sri Lanka

24th March 2010, www.news.lk

Four new industrial zones are to be established in the Northern and Eastern provinces within the next few months, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Industrial Development W.D. Jayasinghe said.

He said an industrial zone of 50 acres will be established in Trincomalee and 30 industries will be set up in that zone. A 25 acre land has been identified to establish an industrial zone at Batticaloa town. 15 new industries will be established in that zone. Another industrial zone is to be set up in the Mannar area. The land for this purpose has already been identified.

Guidance and information to begin new industries in the area are being provided for the businessmen in Mannar.

A suitable land for the industrial zone that will be set up in Jaffna is now being identified. It will be established in addition to the Achchuweli industrial zone.

In addition, the Ministry of Industrial Development has implemented a programme to lend a helping hand for the small and medium scale entrepreneurs in the Northern Province. The additional Secretary said the funds for this purpose are being provided by the UN.

1 comment:

  1. would like to hear why Mr.Rogers think India has not so better investment opportunities than other Asian country, when last few years every American, European companies running crazy to invest in INDIA?

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