Exploring the possibilities for reactivating the “Thikkam Distillery”, a decision was made to prepare plans for its reactivation as an Export oriented Production Centre, and to seek legal validation from the Attorney General’s Department regarding the agreement entered between the Palmyrah Development Board and a Private Institution.
A discussion regarding the reactivation of “Thikkam Distillery” was held today (13.10.2026) at the Governor’s Secretariat, co-chaired by Hon. R. Chandrasekar/ Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. N. Vethanayahan/ Governor of Northern Province and Hon. Suntharalingam Pratheep/ Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure.
The discussion examined the legal issues concerning the 25-year agreement entered into between the Palmyrah Development Board and a Private Institution in 2022. The Minister, Deputy Minister and Governor emphasized the necessity of removing obstacles to reactivate the Distillery by reviewing the agreement’s legal validation.
The discussion focused on securing the Distillery’s permit under their custody and pursuing export-oriented production with the participation of Private Investors. Representatives of Vadamardchi Palmyrah & Coconut Development Cooperative Society also extended their support.
At the end of the discussion, participants agreed to seek legal counsel from the Attorney General’s Department and to prepare export oriented production plans by reactivating the Distillery soon.
Hon. J. Rajeevan/ Member of Parliament, Provincial and District Officials and Representatives of Palmyra Development Board and Cooperative Societies participated in the discussion.
