Textile and garment trading complex in Narahenpita

Irangika Range

In a bid to provide a wider range of consumer items at concessionary rates to the public, the Government will shortly open its first and large scale Textile and Garment Trading Complex attached to the Dedicated Economic Center in Narahenpita.

Trade, Marketing Development, Co-operatives and Consumer Services Minister Bandula Gunawardene told the Daily News that this complex would provide marketing facilities to local textile and garment manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of gift items manufactured across the country.

The trading complex will give an opportunity for all textile and garment traders to display their collections and market them. The Minister said this is a morale boost to the local textile and garment industry.

The complex comprising 100 trade stalls have been constructed by the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) utilizing modern technology to facilitate traders as well as consumers.

The trading complex will open for customers from 4.30 pm to 11.00 pm daily. "This opportunity would vastly fulfill the textile and garment needs of consumers at cheaper rates," the Minister said.

The Minister said the construction of the second textile and garment trading complex attached to the Ratmalana Dedicated Center is underway by the CECB.