Surprise checks on Ministry institutions

Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda carried out surprise checks of the Head Offices, factories and Training Centres in Colombo of the Institutions under the purview of his Ministry, namely; the Lanka Industrial Development Board, the National Designing Centre and the National craft Council, recently.

During this inspection tour the Minister observed many shortcomings that hinder production quality and smooth functioning of these Institutions.

He also checked the possibility of replacing the outdated machinery and provide better working conditions for the employees so as to boost production quality.

He also discussed as to how the Government could assist the craftsmen of the National Craft Council for enhancing their income generation.

The Minister addressing the employees of these institutions stated that in accordance with the Mahinda Chintana 5,000 traditional and small industries are to be developed in the coming year's, and to make this target achievable he needed the cooperation of all the employees. Ministry Secretary V. Sivagnanasothy, Advisor to the Ministry V. Jegarasasingam, Chairman Lanka Industrial Development Board Udaya Kariyavasam, Chairman, National Designing Centre Buddhi Keerthisena and Ministry Officials participated at the inspection tour.