Rs. 520m Apparel Training Complex Opens in Ratmalana 📈

The government has inaugurated a new three-storey multi-purpose facility at the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel (SLITA) to bolster skills development within the export-oriented garment sector. • Investment Details: A total of Rs. 520 million was invested in the project, which commenced construction in 2024. • Key Facilities: The complex features a 150-computer CAD laboratory, an art and fashion studio, an auditorium, and a library to provide a modern learning environment for the textile & apparel industry. • Strategic Objective: Industry Minister Sunil Handunneththi stated the facility aims to reinforce the sector's supply chain and position Sri Lanka as a regional education hub for competitive garment manufacturing. • Economic Context: The apparel industry continues to serve as one of Sri Lanka’s primary sources of export revenue and a critical driver of national employment.