Srilanka, April 7 -- In a significant move toward economic revitalization in the Northern Province, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has pledged to establish factories aimed at transforming agricultural and marine produce into value-added products.

The commitment was made during a high-level meeting held on Friday (4) at the Northern Province Governor's Secretariat, where the Deputy Minister met with Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan.

Recognizing the region's potential for agro and marine-based industries, Governor Vethanayagan emphasised the urgent need to set up value-addition processing facilities to boost local production and employment. The Deputy Minister responded positive...