Objectives

Propose appropriate tariff structure conducive for industrial development in a competitive environment.
Increase regional trade through bilateral and multilateral agreements and obtain market access for Sri Lankan exports

Main Functions

Tariff

• Identification of anomalies and distortions in the tariff structure.
• Forward recommendations to the relevant departments and agencies  on tariff issues.

Trade and Trade Agreements

• Analyzing the impact of bilateral and multilateral trade and tariff agreements on industrial sector with a view to propose corrective action if and when required.
• Study the WTO agreement in detail in order to facilitate industrial sector to face the competition.

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Indo-Lanka Free-Trade Agreement

Sri Lanka Concessions (list 1)

Sri Lanka Concessions (list 2)

Additional Garment Items

Indo-Lanka FTA – Agreement

Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Agreement

Rules of Origin

Immediate Concessions offered by Pakistan

Tariff Rate Quota(TRQ) offered by Pakistan

Potential Sectors for Investment under Free Trade Agreements

Final-brochure

Value addition Form

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Objectives

To achieve the objectives of the Ministry through the preparation , evaluation and review of development plans utilizing the resources for industrial  development. Utilizing the maximum resources for industrial development to achieve the overall objectives of the Ministry.and

• Preparation of plans for the sectors with in the national policy framework
• Planning the functions of the Ministry
• Progress review and monitoring

Main Functions

• Preparation of development plans and performance valuation of the Ministry
• Formulating plans and strategies in collaboration with agencies under the purview of the Ministry
• Programs and Progress review - Monitoring of the physical and financial progress of programs and projects and the implementation of relevant programs/projects
• Project Planing
• Progress review of the programs and projects(Continuous assessment of physical and financial progress)
• Preparation of capital budget estimates (Preparation of annual budget estimates as policy tool)
• Coordination of activities (Coordination with the relevant divisions and institutions to conduct the above functions)
• Preparation of timely reports (preparation of quarterly and annual  progress reports)
• Preparation of various reports required for Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Plan Implementation, Department of External Resources, Department of National Planning and Presidential Secretariat

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Objective

To promote and facilitate Processed Food, Packaging, Coir, Tea & Spices industry sectors in order to achieve competitiveness in the local and global markets

There are five industry sectors coming under this division

1. Processed Food Industry
2. Packaging Industry
3. Value added Coir Industry
4. Value added Tea Industry
5. Value added Spices Industry

Main Functions

• Implement development prgrammes to increase value addition process in the industries while improving technology and quality of the products
• Identify problems and issues in the industry sectors through advisory committees, which consists of private sector and public sector stakeholders, and find solutions to mitigate them
• Issue recommendations for visas of the foreign expatriates in the above industry sub sectors
• Issue recommendations for TIEP (Temporary Importation for Export Processing) facilitation scheme for above industry sub sectors
• Issue recommendations to import specialized packaging materials such as tetra packs under subsidized tax rates
• Support SME’s to improve technology marketing and other business activities by coordinating them with relevant institutes
• Coordinate Public Sector organizations with Chambers, Associations and Donor Agencies to develop the above industrial sub sectors

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Objective

To promote and facilitate selected manufacturing sectors in order to achieve competitiveness in the global market.

Main Functions

• Implementation of Developments Plans, which are prepared by the Advisory Committees.
• Develop Strategies to promote marketing, value addition, technology development and creation of employment Opportunities.
• Review performance, identify issues, constraints, and find solutions.
• Coordinate Public Sector activities with Chambers, Associations and Donor Agencies to promote the above industrial sub sectors.
• Implement quality standard guidelines for the selected products.
  Following sub areas are covered under purview of the Division. Wood & Wood Based Products, Rubber Based Products, Plastic Based Products, and Automobile, Die & Mould Industry Sub Sectors and Metal Based Products.

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Objective

To facilitate and foster selected thrust industries to be competitive in the world market and achieve the high growth rate.

Main Functions

The sector is responsible for preparation, Implementation and monitoring the thrust industries namely: Ceramic, Leather & Footwear, Cement, Chemical, Paints, Printing, Electrical & Electronics, Herbal and Pharmaceutical Products.

Programmes

• Standardization Programme for selected products
• Skills Development Programme for footwear industry
• Mineral base Industry development programme.
• Promote Subcontracting & Partnership Programme for selected industries.

Other Activities

• Promote and facilitation to industrialists issuing visas, temporary import export and processing (TIEP) assistance and duty related matters for thrust industries.
• Identification and promotion of high value added products for the expansion of regional markets under the Free Trade Agreements.
• Counseling for searching market niche.

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