🤝 Gov't & Private Sector Unity Key to Industrial Sector Strength: PM Harini

• Addressing the CNCI Achiever Awards 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stressed that collaboration between the Government and private organizations like the CNCI is essential to strengthen local industries. • The PM noted that a strong industrial base is a "national necessity," directly impacting job creation, import reduction, and sustainable economic growth. • Support must focus on building capacity, encouraging innovation, facilitating expansion, and improving access to new markets. • A core emphasis was placed on women's participation in the industrial sector, which the PM highlighted as both a matter of fairness and a key economic strategy for boosting productivity and innovation. • The NPP Government is implementing measures to advance women’s economic role through policy reforms, including better access to credit, vocational training, equal pay for equal work, and institutional support for women-led enterprises. • Award Recognition: During the ceremony, Crystal Awards for outstanding contributions were presented to Haycarb PLC and Matara Freelan Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd.