Gem Cutting and Polishing Training Program – 2020
The Regional Economic Development Institute extended its support to individuals in the Matale area interested in gem cutting and polishing.
Hemp Training Program – 2020
Considering the current circumstances, the participants are connected to the Nildandahinna Teak Handicraft Center, producing items distributed to institutions such as Laksala and exhibitions.
Dumbara Weaving Training Program – 2020
Around 40 families in the Udadumbara Talagune area are engaged in Dumbara weaving, commonly known as “Kapukalawa,” using cotton materials. Additionally, approximately 120 families in Kalasirigrama, under the Kundasale Divisional Secretariat of Kandy District, are involved in Dumbara weaving as a cottage industry. They display creativity using hemp, cotton threads, and bamboo. Their products are […]
Batik Training Program – 2020
Batik designs are gaining prominence worldwide, enabling regional women to adopt this craft as self-employment. The Regional Economic Development Institute launched a batik training program for women in the Nawalapitiya area. Expenditure: Rs. 148,000.00
Women’s Apparel Training Program – 2020
Five trainees are actively involved in professional-scale pattern and design work, while others manage small-scale home-based businesses.
Training Program on Plant-Based Candles
A training program on the production of plant-based candles was implemented by the Regional Economic Development Institute in the Nuwara Eliya District. Many participants became familiar with this process as a self-employment opportunity. Using citronella oil, it is possible to naturally produce mosquito-repellent candles. For fragrance, add 10-15 drops per kilogram. Present creatively and appropriately […]
SLIIT Kandy UNI Industry Forum (SLIIT ACCEL-2/2024)
Theme: “Sailing Business through Crises and Searching for Opportunities” The SLIIT Kandy UNI Industry Forum (SLIIT ACCEL-2/2024) was organized collaboratively by the Regional Economic Development Agency (REDA) of the Central Province and the Business Management Department of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Kandy Campus. The program took place on September 26, 2024, […]
Training Program for Masons and Carpenters (Yatinuwara) – 2021
Location: YatinuwaraBeneficiaries: 30 CarpentersFunding: INSEE Institute In addition to their prior experience, the training provided has further enhanced the participants’ skills, enabling them to continue excelling in their respective trades.
Security Services
In 2013, the Regional Economic Development Institute introduced security services for both public and private institutions in the Central Province. By 2015, 60 security officers were deployed across 24 institutions. The project plan was approved, and a database of 400 professionally trained security personnel was established. Many government institutions in the region rely on this […]
Sanitation Services
Aiming to provide a more efficient, experienced, and reliable sanitation service to both public and private institutions, the Regional Economic Development Institute launched its sanitation services in 2013. Currently, these services cover 56 government institutions, 5 main government hospitals, and 10 Ayurvedic hospitals across the Central Province, with a workforce of 320 employees. Employee Benefits […]