Soorya Sinha awards for local producers

Every Sri Lankan is in debt to the tune of Rs. 200,000 to other countries due to the overdependence on foreign products said Chairman, Soorya Sinha Foundation, Ariyaseela Wickramanayake.

He was speaking at the National Awards Festival organised by the Soorya Sinha Foundation at the BMICH on Thursday.

"Products that carry the Soorya Sinha Logo are not only popular among Sri Lankans but have also earned international certification for quality," Wickramanayake said.

Sri Lankans should have confidence in products manufactured by local entrepreneurs.

Local industrialists should be encouraged by promoting their products.

The country will save foreign exchange by promoting local products and not boosting the profits of multinational companies.

"The Soorya Sinha mark symbolises the uniqueness of Sri Lankan products and the quality and capabilities of entrepreneurs.

The producer and the economy is supported when local products are purchased", he said.

The Soorya Sinha Foundation presented awards to entrepreneurs who excelled in their enterprises and contributed to the economy at the ceremony.