Trade Events and Special Events

Jathika Saviya - Gama Neguma and Sourthern Development programmes

Neganahira Navodaya (Batticaloa, Trincomale, Ampara districts) Objectives of developing and reviving the Coconut Industry in these districts, Achieving self sufficiency in utilization of coconut products, Uplifting theliving standards of people in these districts - including people affected by war and tsunami and generation of employment

Establishment of Regional Offices

Two regions have been ear-marked for establishment of regional offices, namely at Kurunagala and Tangalle, with a view to expand the services and activities of the Coconut Development Authority

Kurunegala Office - opening on the 23rd of September 2006

Establishment of Sales Centres

Establishment of sales centres - Head Office, Narahenpita and Gampola
Objectives of Securing local and international market for coconut products of small scale manufacturers, By exhibiting coconut products, promoting international marketing, and popularizing usage of coconut products in the local market.

Technical Training Programme for Young Entrepreneurs

A programme similar to that which was concluded successfully at Kuliyapitiya will be inaugurated at Beliatta Technical College in Southern Sri Lanka, with a view to provide technical training for young entrepreneurs to emerge.

Waharakgoda Coir Industry Project - 19th November, 2006

A fibre based product manufacturing project similar to those at Dambadeniya (Dalikanuanga) and Kurunegala (Nelliya) district was ceremoniously opened by Hon. Salinda Dissanayake, Minister of Coconut Development at Matara district on 19th November 2006, which will provide a fair number of employment opportunities to the people in the area.

Coir Research Development and Training Centre

The Coir Council International (CCI), in partnership with the Coconut Development Authority (CDA), is in the process of setting up a centre dedicated to Coir Research Development and Training in the coconut Triangle. Construction of the Centre will be on a Coconut estate in Dunkannawa, owned by the CDA.