தென் மாகாண ஆளுநரின் ஹம்பாந்தோட்டை மாவட்ட ஒருங்கிணைப்புச் செயலாளர் திரு சரத் சமரசேகர, தென் மாகாண கைத்தொழில் அபிவிருத்தி அதிகாரசபையின் மாண்புமிகு தலைவர் திரு G. விக்கிரமமுதலி, பணிப்பாளர் நாயகம் திரு J.A.S. ஜயசிங்க, ஹம்பாந்தோட்டை மாவட்ட பொறியியல் (கட்டிடங்கள்) அலுவலகத்தின் மாவட்ட பொறியாளர் திரு W.G. சமீர இந்துநில் உள்ளிட்ட அரச அதிகாரிகள் குழுவும், அரசியல் அதிகாரத்தின் பல பிரதிநிதிகளும் இந்நிகழ்வில் கலந்து கொண்டனர்

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The event was attended by the Assistant Divisional Secretary of Habaraduwa, Ms. Sujeewa Damayanthi, along with several other officials representing the Divisional Secretariat. Representing the political authority, the Honorable Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, Mr. Thakshina Ravishan, and the Member of Pradeshiya Sabha for the Meepe Division, Mr. Kithsiri Thiranagama, among other officials, also graced the occasion. This program was supervised by Ms. Dilini Rasanjali of our institution.

In 2025, at the request of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, this initiative was launched in collaboration with our institution as a preliminary program to identify grassroots-level unemployed individuals and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in self-employment across all Grama Niladhari divisions in the area.

As the second phase of this project, training was provided to those identified last year who expressed interest in the Batik industry. The primary objective of both the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha and our institution is to provide these individuals with the necessary equipment under a 50% contribution scheme to start their businesses, thereby securing their direct contribution to the national economy. This project was initiated as a pilot project.

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The ceremony was presided over by the Honorable Governor of the Southern Province, Dr. Susiripala Manawadu, and the Deputy Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Mr. Nalin Hewage. During the event, the importance of developing professional skills suited for the new technological era was emphasized. The necessity of providing systematic vocational training regarding rapidly evolving Hybrid technology and electronic vehicles within the automotive sector was also highlighted.

Students who successfully complete this course are awarded a recognized certificate, which is considered a significant foundation for their professional lives and the enhancement of employment opportunities. Furthermore, it is expected that students who complete the course will be provided with the basic equipment required to start their own businesses under a 50% contribution scheme.

The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Honorable Chairman of the Southern Provincial Industrial Development Authority, Mr. G. Wickramamudali, Secretary to the Southern Provincial Ministry of Fisheries and Industries, Mr. Ranjith Yapa, and the Director General of the Industrial Development Authority, Dr. J.A.S. Jayasinghe.

Additionally, the resource person for the course, Mr. G.P.G.G. Karunaratne, the Manager of the Sterling Galle Branch, Mr. Manoj Kudagodage, and several other officials were also present.

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At the request of the Thihagoda Divisional Secretariat, the certificate awarding ceremony was held to honor the trainees who successfully completed the hands-on course, equipping them with the essential skills for footwear design, production, and repair.

The initiative aims to significantly reduce unemployment in the Thihagoda area by cultivating a new cohort of skilled artisans and entrepreneurs, enabling them to establish their own businesses and contribute to the local economy.

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For this, Galle District Secretary, Mr. W.A. Dharmasiri, Principal Ministry Secretary Mr. Krisantha Mahendra, Southern Provincial Fisheries and Industries Secretary, Mr. Ranjith Yapa, Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Southern Province, Mr. P. C. Muhandirayan, Head of the Department of Physics, University of Ruhuna, Dr. J.A.P. Bodhika, Head of the Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Ruhuna, Mrs. Amani Mannakkara, Professor Lasantha Adhikaram, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna and Lecturer in the Department of Physics, University of Ruhuna, Mr. Sisila Abeywickrama, Director of the Doctoral and Technical Transfer Unit (TTO) of the Faculty of Medicine, Karapitiya, University of Ruhuna, Dr. Lahiru Prabodhana, Additional Director General (Administration) of the Department of Forest Conservation, Mrs. Buddhi Tharanga Karunasena, Executive Pradeshiya Sabha Member of the All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation, Mr. Sunil Ratnayake Mr., the Chairman and Director General of the Southern Provincial Industrial Development Authority, Mr. Mohan Perera, a student of the University of Ruhuna, Mr. Dhanushka Madusankha, a farmer residing in Gonnoruwa in the Hambantota District, officials of the Sri Lanka Innovation Commission, other heads of departments, chairmen of authorities and other government officials participated in this event.

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