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Sitting of Monday, 3 March 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 136 speeches· 54 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Industrial Parks in Sri Lanka - Current Status (Q.5/2025) 7 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Hon. Oshani Umanga asked the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development for detailed information on the current status of Sri Lanka’s industrial parks, including the number and sectors of operating industries, closed industries, capacity utilization, available space for new industries, and whether an SME census has been conducted. She also sought details on any plans to establish new industrial parks and how the required capital would be raised.

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    • The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe stated that Sri Lanka has a shortage of suitable industrial land and that performance varies across industrial parks managed by the Ministry, IDB, BOI and Provincial Councils, with BOI parks generally functioning better due to export focus and infrastructure. He reported that 527 industries operate in Ministry parks, 408 are closed, 14 of 33 operating parks are at full capacity, and space remains in some parks, while SME data collection is still underway. He said a national plan covering all relevant agencies is being formulated, with 10 new industrial parks planned for the year on about 570 acres, supported by Rs. 1.5 billion from the Budget and proposed public-private partnerships for infrastructure and services.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Asked whether under-utilized land within parks has been identified and whether there is a process to reallocate such land to new investors.

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    • The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that limited industrial land and inefficient use of existing plots are major concerns. He said the ministry will work with current allottees to improve productivity and capacity, while issuing notices to holders of idle or under-developed plots to either vacate or submit development plans. If they fail to respond within three months, legal action will be taken to repossess the land and reallocate it to active investors through park committees.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Asked whether the Ministry had analyzed the reasons behind the closure of 408 industries, particularly in the context of COVID-19 and the economic crisis. She sought clarification on whether the Ministry had intervened to support viable closed industries to restart operations.

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    • The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister said the Government is monitoring industrial park operators through park committees and will support viable closed or distressed enterprises with financial and technical assistance, including coordination with banks and relevant Budget provisions. He stated that recovery plans are being requested from closed operators and that, where feasible, they will be encouraged to restart operations before any reallocation is considered.

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