IDB launches novel project

by S.M. Wijayaratne, Kurunegala Cor.

Industrial Development Board IDB will develop rural industries in 13 selected villages in the Kurunegala District. With this program, manufacturing clay-related products would be introduced to Narammala, Rukmale, Kumbukgete, Thiththawella, Rasnayakapura, Sudeeragama and Singandaluwa villages.

Carpentry and smithery related products would be manufactured in Nikaweratiya, Pinnapolegama and Kotawehera and Gurupokuna villages. In addition, cashew nut, products would be manufactured in Unagolla village. Kithul treacle and jaggery would be manufactured in Kiribathgalla village in the Kurunegala district under this development plan, 25,000 unemployed youth would find self-employment opportunities while direct and indirect job opportunities would be created for housewives.

Rs. 150 million would be invested in this massive development project which will meet the national level productivity targets, said the former Divisional Secretary for Bingiriya W.E. Jayathilaka at a meeting of members of NYSCO clubs in the Kurunegala district held in Bingiriya recently.