Concessions for local industries, says Welgama

HORANA: Several concessions will be provided to uplift local industries, Industrial Development and Ranaviru Welfare Minister Kumara Welgama said.

Speaking after inspecting the Sanasuma Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Company in Poruwadanda, Horana which recycles waste matter, the Minister said all provincial institutions have a massive challenge regarding waste management.

“The garbage problem has exceeded all other problems today. Kalutara district collects about 4,000 tons of waste a day. We have to find solutions to this problem,” Welgama said.

“A ton of waste including polythene, plastic and batteries etc. accumulated in factories are recycled in this factory. Polythene seeds required to manufacture polythene are manufactured at Sanasuma Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. A kilo of polythene manufactured abroad is Rs. 250. This factory provides a kilo of polythene at Rs. 100.”

The Minister said during the inspection of this factory, he became aware that people recruited here do not need educational qualifications.

“There is also no age limit and even the disabled can work here. When recruiting to other institutions there is an age limit and the disabled are not taken. As a result, this factory stands above the others,” he said.

“We take all the steps to uplift local industries. We provide tax concessions to industrialists to get down machinery and equipment relevant to the industry,” Welgama said.

Horana Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Yasapala Koralage also participated.