Training for Lankans in India, Thailand

Packaging industry:

Yasaratne Gamage

Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen said that arrangements have been made to setup a new packaging centre to develop the industry. The Ministry has also opened opportunities for Sri Lankan packagers to get training from India and Thailand to bring new packaging technology to the country.

The Minister made these remarks at the Star Award Nite 2010 held to recognize those who excelled in the packaging industry. The ceremony was organized by Sri Lanka Packaging Institute. Awards were given to selected packagers among novices and veterans in the industry.

The Minister also said it was important to give a face lift to the packaging industry as it contributes much to the export field. In most countries, two to three percent of the Gross National Product is from the packaging industry.

The industry and Commerce Ministry has planned to uplift the research and development units in the industry, he said.

Minister Bathiudeen noted that the ministry had given relief to import packaging raw material as well. He also said that the Ministry tried its best to solve all problems in the industry and had actively participated in the package industry development.