EDB conducts ‘Design and Product Development Program’ for value-added batik products

• Held under ‘One Village One Product’ concept in Kegalle District

The Central Provincial Office of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) organised and conducted a ‘Design and Product Development Programme’ under the guidance of the Regional Development Division of SLEDB for value added batik.  

The program was held under the ‘One Village One Product’ concept in collaboration with the National Design Centre (NDC) Nattarampotha and Kegalle District Secretariat on 15 and 17 July at the District Secretariat Office Kegalle successfully.

The participants were 22 selected batik manufacturers across Kegalle, Rambukkana, Galigamuwa, Warakapola, Ruwanwella and Dehiowita DS Divisions in Kegalle District identified by the respective development officers attached to the EDB.

The participants were given practical training on how to manufacture women’s sandals, various types of packaging and jewellery using batik materials.   

The objectives of the program were to promote Sri Lankan batik products with innovative products and designs to the international market by registering them under ‘2000 New Exporters Establishment Program’ and ‘Women Entrepreneur Development Program’ and create opportunities for them to participate in local and international trade events. 

SLEDB is also planning to organise a buyer-seller meeting in September for the same group at its Head Office.