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Knowledge Enhancement Program Empowers Vidatha Officials at Maharagama

Coconut Value-Added Program Empowers Entrepreneurs at Lunuwila

Export Excellence Workshop Held in Galle District Secretariat

Fish Value Addition Program @NARA - 15.10.2024

Palmyra Leaf Handicraft Training Empowers Entrepreneurs in Northern Sri Lanka - 04.10.2024

University of Ruhuna Hosts Product Training Program for Kithul Entrepreneurs - 06.09.2024

Vidatha Hosts Demonstration Workshop for Palmyra-Based Entrepreneurs in Jaffna - 2024.08.12 and 13

Kithul, Coconut, Palmyra Training Programme

Mullaitivu district distribution centers officially opened on 01.09.2022)

The training program was conducted for district vidatha officers on marketing , online business, social media marketing by ICTA

Giving bicycles to the government employees who are facing transportation difficulties under the program "Gamanata Diriyak - Suhuru Pevethak" implemented by Vidatha Division.

Ideamart for women with the support of the Vidatha, conducted a special free workshop for female entrepreneurs of the Vidatha program in the Gampaha District aimed at improving Digital entrepreneurship skills.

The Secretary Mr.Vijitha Bandaranaike, Director Vidatha Mr A.M.Ariff and the Vidatha officials met the Ideamart for Women’s team in collaboration with Gampaha DVO and STOs.

Under the leadership of Matara District Secretary Mr. Y. Wickramasiri and Additional District Secretary Mr. Kasun Wellahewa, distribution of status certificates at the District Secretariat.

The progress review meeting of Vidatha Division took place today under the chairmanship of Vidatha Director Mr. AM Arif

Mrs. Anusha Gamage, Science and Technology Officer, who rendered invaluable service for Vidatha Division, took over as the officer in charge of Maharagama Vidatha Sampath Center after receiving annual transfers.

Minister of State for Industries Mr. Prasanna Ranaweera presented the book 'Divi Magagata Prevadanak - Volume 2' compiled by Vidatha Division for the promotion and upliftment of rural industries in order to eradicate poverty and create economic revival

Vidatha Green Market - Kurunegala Scout Headquarters

Vidatha Green Market - Colombo District

An awareness workshop on the process required to empower new rural industrialists was successfully conducted through the role of Institute of Industrial Technology jointly organized by Vidatha Division and Institute of Industrial Technology.

Newly opened " Raja wasa "

The release of the 'Vidata' website into cyberspace was done by the Hon'ble Minister of State Mr. Prasanna Ranaweera. The Secretary, Additional Secretary, Director of Vidatha and others of the State Ministry of Cane, Brass, Clay, Wood and Rural Industries Promotion participated in this event. www.vidatha.gov.lk You can also access the 'Vidata' website through

Vidatha Green Market - Badulla District

Distribution of 100 copies of the first volume of the book "Divi Megta Prevadanak" compiled by Vidatha Division for livelihood development, in coordination with the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security, upon the request of the Special Task Force Commander, DIG Varuna Jayasundara.

A three-day workshop on identification, selection, training and mentoring of entrepreneurs organized by the Vidatha Division for 32 selected Vidatha Science and Technology Officers and Development Officers with the resourcefulness of the Bureau of Industrial Services held at Paragammana, Hettimulla Sanasa Campus.

Another phases of the program to create fourteen thousand entrepreneurs

A three-day workshop on identification, selection, training and mentoring of entrepreneurs organized by Vidatha Division for 35 selected Vidatha Science and Technology Officers and Development Officers with the resourcefulness of Industrial Services Bureau Recently held at Sri Lanka National Aquaculture Development Authority - Kalawewa Training Institute.

Opening of the Otutsuttan Vidatha Resource Center!

A three-day workshop on identification, selection, training and mentoring of entrepreneurs organized by Vidatha Division for 35 selected Vidatha Science and Technology Officers and Development Officers with the resourcefulness of Industrial Services Bureau Recently held at Wariyapola North West Training Institute.

Granting Official laptop computers for evaluating 20 science and technology officers and development officers who successfully implemented the program to create 14,000 rural industrial entrepreneurs launched by Vidatha Division despite many difficulties

The aim of the Vidatha program is to take the modern technology introduced through the research conducted in the field of science and technology to the village level. To achieve this objective, technical care program to solve the technology problems of industrialists

Standardization certificates for products of small and medium enterprises.

District Secretaries of Colombo and Kegalle for the special commitment made in the excellent supervision and follow-up of all the Vidatha programs, including the technical clinic, providing technical assistance, holding green markets, etc.

A booklet was prepared by Vidatha Division for the public and local level government officials to get all the details in one place about the concessional loans implemented by government banks and institutions to encourage entrepreneurs.

The workshop for VIDATA officers of Northern province at Distract secretariat Jaffna.

The official launch of the Vidatha YouTube channel was presided over by the Hon'ble Minister Mr. Prasanna Ranaweera, Ministry Secretary M.A.B.V. Mr. Bandaranaike and Vidatha Director A.M. It was conducted on 29.07.2021 with the participation of distinguished guests including Mr. Arif

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between my State Ministry and the University of Sri Jayawardenepura, involving the University of Sri Jayawardenepura and science and technology research institutes, with the aim of using their new research and new discoveries for the promotion of rural industries.

Providing laptops, printers, mobile phones and internet facilities for district science and technology officers to work from home

The contribution of a group with a shining value of entrepreneurship to help people at the lowest level as a group that has overcome life.