A Regional Industry Services Centre was established in Northern Province to facilitate the process of industrial development in the region. The centre is located in Vavuniya and was opened by Prime Minister Mr. D. M. Jayaratne.

The new institution will assist the small and medium scale entrepreneurs of Northern Province by studying their issues closely and providing them with viable solutions. Also, the coordinating effort in connection with the 100 industries programme in the Northern Province will be implemented through the newly established centre.

Setting up 100 industries and bringing in more local and foreign investments to the region will certainly help to alleviate the unemployment problem in North and will improve people’s quality of living and enhance living standards. And now, with the guidance of President Mahinda Rajapaksa the 100 industries programme is already devised and will commence work soon.