The Saubhagya Production Villages programme that focuses on building an economic link between the remote communities and the city is expected to establish 500 manufacturing villages islandwide by the end of this year.
According to the State Ministry of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Self Employment, Business Development and Underutilised State Resources Development, the mission is to promote products traditionally isolated in the village across the bridge to the urban market or even further to the export market.
When selecting these manufacturing villages, additional consideration was given to communities whose households already supply the same commodities individually or in clusters.
Under this project, the selected villages will be developed in two phases. Incentives will be offered to encourage increased output, and efforts will be made to boost revenue. The Government would grant Rs. 10 million for a single village, allowing each manufacturer to purchase the equipment required individually or for the village in general.
All of these activities are carried out under the full supervision of the District Secretary. Selection of villages, identification of beneficiaries, coordination, supply of amenities, and continuation are all made under the direction of the district's Planning Director and with the Divisional Secretary’s guidance. It is assisted by Grama Niladharis, Agricultural Research Production Assistants, Development Officers, and Samurdhi Officers.
The follow-up process will be conducted in parallel.
Under the Saubhagya Production Villages programme, production villages have been identified, covering all districts of the country. Nearly 98% of the proposed projects covering 14012 Grama Niladhari Divisions have been approved. The total allocation of these projects is Rs. 5 million.
Saubhagya Production Villages Programme: 500 manufacturing villages before year end
29 Jul 2021
Saubhagya Production Villages Programme: 500 manufacturing villages before year end
29 Jul 2021