In Nurturing Sri Lanka’s Palmyrah Heritage for a Brighter Future.
Welcome to
Palmyrah
Development Board
The Palmyrah Development Board (PDB), established in 1978, originally operated under the Ministry of Plantations. It later came under various ministries, most recently the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure in 2025.
PDB’s key activities include restoring Palmyrah plantations, enhancing model farms, providing handicraft training, producing Palmyrah products, promoting related industries, conducting research on food and product development, and managing sales outlets known as “Katpaham“.
Our Vision
Develop the Palmyrah sector as a dynamic sector for livelihood development.
Our Mission
Develop, promote, popularize and regulate sustainable Palmyrah industry to be a significant contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Country.
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Invitation for Bid (IfB)
National Exhibition Day - 2026 Competition
🌴ISLAND-WIDE CALL FOR INVENTIONS
FOCUS AREA FOR……
PALMYRAH PULP EXTRACTER MACHINE & CLIMBING MACHINE
Submission Closed on 30th April 2026
Vacancies
Post of Instructors (Handicraft) Casual Basis – 03 Positions
Vacancy Closed on 30th April 2026
Post of Instructors (Tapping) Casual Basis – 07 Positions
Vacancy Closed on 09th March 2026
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Divisions
Admin & HRM Division
Ensures smooth organizational functioning by managing administrative services and staff-related functions.
Finance Division
Manages financial resources through budgeting, accounting, auditing, and reporting, ensuring control, compliance, and informed decision-making.
Development Division
Overseeing cultivation, production, and sustainability of palmyrah plantations for economic growth.
Research Division
Conducts studies and innovations to improve palmyrah products, ensure quality, and support sustainable industry development.
Extension Division
Enhances community development through education, and support initiatives.
Production Division
Drives product development and research for improvement and market advantage.
Marketing Division
Marketing products to enhance brand recognition and support sustainable regional development.
Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep Opens Katpaham Sales Outlet in Kataragama
“The Tree that Brings Prosperity to the Nation” – The Wealth of the Palmyrah Tree The 15th Katpaham Sales Outlet of the Palmyrah Development Board, operating under the Ministry...
Katpahatharu Virutcham – “The Tree That Brings Prosperity to the Nation” Special Discussion on Palmyrah Development Held at the Parliament Complex
A special discussion on the future plans of the Palmyrah Development Board, which functions under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Facilities, as well as the development and...
Madu Road Katpaham Sales Outlet Opened in Mannar
The Madu Road Katpaham Regional Sales Outlet, operated by the Palmyrah Development Board under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, was ceremonially declared open on 22 June 2026...
Inauguration Ceremony of “Tamil Culture and Palmyrah Resources” Exhibition and Trade Fair
Organized by the Colombo Tamil Society and Palmyrah Development Board, which functions under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, the “Tamil Culture and Palmyrah Resources” exhibition and Trade...
Handicraft Training Completion Ceremony to Improve Women’s Livelihoods Held in Kallady, Veloor, Batticaloa
With the support of the Batticaloa Regional Office of the Palmyrah Development Board, a handicraft training completion and opening ceremony aimed at improving the livelihoods of women who received...
RMC Meeting Highlights Research Progress at Palmyrah Research Institute
The Palmyrah Research Institute (PRI), under the Palmyrah Development Board (PDB), successfully conducted its Research Management Committee (RMC) meeting on March 4, 2026, at the PRI Board Room. Held...
PDB Proposes Palmyrah Sector Advisory Committee to Drive 2026–2028 Development Plan
Palmyrah Development Board has proposed the establishment of a Palmyrah Sector Advisory Committee (PSAC) to support the implementation of a three-year strategic plan for the development of palmyrah-based edible...
‘Taste and Craft Ella 2026’ Ella Pradeshiya Sabha Certificate Awarding Ceremony and Palmyra-Related Exhibition
The theme of ‘Taste and Craft Ella 2026’ Certificate Awarding Ceremony was successfully held on 27 February 2026 at the Auditorium of the Ella Pradeshiya Sabha from 9.30 a.m....
Publications
SLAB Certificate of Accreditation to Chemical Testing & Biological Testing for Palmyrah Research Institute
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Reviving the Ancient Art of Toddy Tapping
For centuries—perhaps even millennia—palm sap has been harvested across South and Southeast Asia. When freshly collected, this sweet, milky liquid is non-alcoholic, refreshing, and rich in nutrients. But nature...
