Importing hand-loom and batik textiles stopped
Posted on June 15th, 2020

Courtesy Hiru News

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to halt importing handloom and batik textiles.

The President has taken this decision with the intention of strengthening the existing local producers and  attracting more producers to the industry.

This decision was taken at a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon regarding the problems faced by those who are engaged in the textile and garment industry.

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