Private Sector Backs Northern Economic Revival 📈

• East India Holdings (parent company of International Distillers Ltd. - IDL) has partnered with The Management Club to officially support the Northern Economic Summit 2026, scheduled for January in Jaffna. • IDL CEO Janek Jayasekara stated the commitment goes beyond sponsorship, reflecting a philosophy that views development in the Northern Province not as a regional concern, but as a national imperative for balanced progress. • The region is highlighted as an area of high potential for trade, technology, and enterprise, citing established infrastructure like the KKS Port, Palaly Airport, and Yarl IT Hub. • The conglomerate is focused on establishing public-private partnerships to generate employment, empower youth, and support local entrepreneurs, especially women-led businesses and SMEs. • The initiative is framed as a "call to action" to connect local capabilities with global markets while ensuring growth remains inclusive and sustainable.