During the visit of the group of SAARC representatives to Jaffna on 06th January 2023, they paid a visit to the vocational training centre located in the Siruppiddy area under the guidance of Hon. Governor.
They discussed with the Provincial Director of Industries and female workers of the weaving centre about the production and marketing opportunities. They also expressed their appreciation to the female weavers for the products of garments and sarees and men’s wear using human power.
Also, they had given their support to the weavers by purchasing some of the above products worth about Rs.36,000.00 and the Provincial Director of the Industries Department honoured them with handloom items as souvenirs.