The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development

¶ 01 Answer tabled.

¶ 02 (a) (i) Yes.

¶ 03 (ii) As at present, a total of 16 acres, 1 rood and 20 perches have been allocated to investors in the Raigama Industrial Estate. The balance land available for allocation amounts to 1,408 perches. The list of investors and project details is as follows:

¶ 04 Industry details of Raigama Industrial Estate 1. Lanka Corrugated Industries (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of cardboard boxes for packaging – 1 acre 2 roods 2. Perlo Plastimolds (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of water bottles and mini water dispensers – 80 perches 3. Andeli Group Lanka (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of electrical panel boards and fabrication of metal enclosures – 40 perches 4. Olympia Engineering (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of decking sheets and pre-fabricated buildings – 3 roods 5. Aklota Industries – Manufacturing of plastic-coated kitchen racks, powder-coated book racks and cloth racks – 40 perches 6. Nitmo (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of stainless steel equipment – 2 roods 20 perches 7. D & A Marketing – Manufacturing of non-stick cookware and whistling kettles – 120 perches 8. Natures Beauty Creations Ltd – Manufacturing of soap noodles – 2 acres 9. Darshan International (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of incense sticks, sambrani powder, incense cones, incense cups, car perfumes and air fresheners – 80 perches 10. Janatha Steel Industries – Manufacturing of stainless steel bars, PVC pipes and irrigation pipes – 2 acres 11. 4 E-Mox Manufacturing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of cosmetics (hair oil, cream, lotion and Ayurveda balm) – 2 roods 20 perches 12. Meklet Metal Technology (Pvt) Ltd – Metal fabrication – 1 rood 20 perches 13. Amone Packaging – Manufacturing of aluminium bottle caps – 100 perches 14. Mascline Holdings (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of cleaning products and washing powder – 40 perches 15. Royal Marketing & Distributors (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of multi-purpose cleaner and hydraulic oil – 160 perches 16. D & A Vet Science (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of paraffin gauze dressing – 40 perches 17. Nexus Interior Solutions (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of items with plywood, melamine and MDF boards; office furniture, office partitioning and seating/sofas – 40 perches 18. SNS Fruits & Vege Export Trading Lanka (Pvt) Ltd – Export of processed agricultural products – 60 perches 19. Mint Products (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of toilet soap – 2 roods 20. Idea Imports and Exports (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of ASA roofing – 2 acres 21. Sri Ching Holdings (Pvt) Ltd – Manufacturing of medical laboratory consumables – 1 acre

¶ 05 (iii) Investors were notified on 2025.04.07 to commence work on their respective plots as the internal infrastructure of the estate is under development.

¶ 06 (iv) From inception, this estate faced various protests, creating exceptional challenges compared to other estates. Work was temporarily halted after November 2019. Subsequently, the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis delayed implementation. Activities recommenced in 2023. Internal roads, water supply and electricity provision are currently being implemented.

¶ 07 (v) Answer tabled.

¶ 08 (b) (i) Yes. Following the notice issued on 2025.04.07 to commence work, investors are preparing basic plans and taking steps to obtain necessary approvals from relevant government institutions.

¶ 09 (ii) Several investors have applied for space in the administrative building.

¶ 10 (iii) Development work on the surrounding land of the administrative building is ongoing. Upon completion, and after obtaining the total assessed value of the land and building, further steps will be taken to allocate it to a suitable investor.

¶ 11 (iv) Yes. The Government has spent Rs. 87.96 million on constructing the said building.

¶ 12 (c) Not applicable.