Empowering our Palmyrah producers for the global stage! 🌍🌴
“Export Opportunities for Palmyrah Products” — a special capacity-building program designed to strengthen knowledge on global market trends, export standards, value addition, and international marketing strategies. 📅 Date: 21.11.2025📍 Venue: Conference Hall, Northern Province, Kaithady Join us as we unlock new possibilities for Sri Lanka’s Palmyrah industry!
Empowering our local artisans! 🌿✨
GIZ and the Palmyrah Development Board successfully conducted a Gap Analysis Programme for handicraft producers, led by resource person Mr. Kannan. 📍 Divisional Secretariat, Palai📅 11.11.2025
Opening of the New Katpaham Sales Outlet in Pannai Road, Uppuveli – Trincomalee
Today (09.11.2025), the new Katpaham Sales Outlet was inaugurated with traditional ceremonies at the Pannai Road, Uppuveli, Trincomalee at 10.30 a.m. The 15th branch of the Palmyrah Development Board, the second Kalpaham sales outlet in the Trincomalee District, opening ceremony under the chairmanship of Mr. R. Raveenthiran, Chairman of the Palmyrah Development Board, and was ceremonially declared open […]
Certificate Awarding Ceremony for Palmyrah-Based Handicraft Trainees Held in Trincomalee
Today (09.11.2025), the new Katpaham Sales Outlet was inaugurated with traditional ceremonies at the Pannai Road, Uppuveli, Trincomalee at 11.00 a.m. The 15th branch of the Palmyrah Development Board, the second Kalpaham sales outlet in the Trincomalee District, opening ceremony under the chairmanship of Mr. R. Raveenthiran, Chairman of the Palmyrah Development Board, and was ceremonially declared open […]
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 acts quickly: within hours, if left unrefrigerated, the sap begins to ferment, transforming into toddy (palm wine) with an alcohol content of up to 4%. Further […]
Empowering the Palmyrah Industry and Awarding of Certificates – Batticaloa
A special event titled “Empowering the Palmyrah Industry and Awarding of Certificates” organized by the Palmyrah Development Board under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure will be held on November 9, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Urban Council Hall, Batticaloa. The event will take place with the presence of Hon. […]
Empowering the Palmyrah Industry and Opening of Katpaham Sales Outlet
A special event organized by the Palmyrah Development Board under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure was held on November 9, 2025, in Trincomalee. The program, titled “Empowering the Palmyrah Industry and Opening of Katpaham Sales Outlet”, featured Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep, M.P., Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, as the Chief Guest. Special […]
Seminar on Research and Extension Related to Palmyrah, Coconut, Kithul, and Minor Plantation Crops
A discussion seminar on research and extension related to Palmyrah, Coconut, Kithul, and Minor Plantation Crops was held today (04.11.2025) at the National Institute of Plantations Management, Colombo. The event was graced by Hon. Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep, and attended by Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Secretary to the Ministry, and other senior officials of the Ministry. The Chairman of the Palmyrah Development […]
Opening of the New Katpaham Sales Outlet in Boswell Place, Wellawatte – Colombo
Today (04.11.2025), the newly established Katpaham Sales Outlet with a modern dimension was ceremonially opened at the Boswell area, Wellawatte, Colombo, at 12.05 p.m. The opening ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Mr. R. Raveenthiran, Chairman of the Palmyrah Development Board, and was ceremonially declared open by Hon. Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep. Representatives of […]
✨ Farewell Function of the General Manager (Acting) ✨
A farewell ceremony was held to honor Mrs. Umakanthan Sivakamy (SLAS), General Manager (Acting), in recognition of their dedicated service and invaluable contribution to our board. The event brought together Charman, Higher Officials, and Staff to express their gratitude and extend best wishes for future endeavours. We extend our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes for […]
