The State Ministry of Rattan, Brass, Pottery, Furniture and Rural Industrial Promotion claims that small and medium scale industrialists engaged in the traditional and rural industries were able to achieve the desired goals of reaching the market in 2021.
Secretary MABV Bandaranaike speaking at a media briefing at the Government Information Department yesterday said the objective is to uplift traditional and rural industries in order to capture foreign markets this year.
Bandaranaike said the government supported all efforts to purchase equipment and other technical resources to engage in the industry.
He noted that all efforts were taken to lay the foundation in 2021 adding the next goal is improving the industries and ensuring local products and manufactures reach the international market.
