Integrate indigenous technology into development, says President

Chaminda Perera

President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said the Government will not bow down to any conditions to obtain credit facilities and indigenous technology and know- how should be integrated into the country’s development.

Addressing the tea factory owners and gem merchants in Pelmadulla, the President said all activities detrimental to the country and economy should be ended, if we are to achieve a righteous society in the country.

President Rajapaksa said he will win the mission to create a righteous society in the same way he achieved victory in the fight against terrorism.

The business community spoke about their problems and challenges to the President.

He said the Government is bound to provide all assistance to them to promote their businesses .

He said the tea factory owners should focus on the production of high quality tea to compete with other brands in the international market. The President also discussed how the market share for Sri Lankan tea could be enhanced.

The business community has now received an opportunity to do business in any part of the island freely and the Government has provided all assistance to them.

The President also inspected the Galpadithenna Tea factory where a fully automatic tea processing system has been set up. This factory belongs to the KDU group of factories which produces over eight percent of the total low country tea production.