Women’s Affair

Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Northern Province celebrated the “Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality” International Women’s Day – 2023 in collaboration with the Indian Consul General, Jaffna on 15.03.2023 from 9.00 a.m to 5.30 p.m at the Cultural Hall, Jaffna. Mrs. Rubini Varathalingam, Secretary, Ministry of Women’s Affairs presided over the celebrations. Mr. Jeevan Thiyagarajah, […]

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

A Marketing promotion programme had been conducted in Muttaiveli Location – closure to Jaffna Fort from 26th to 28th December 2022. The objective of this programme is to target consumers who are waiting for the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivals. There are 58 MSMEs invited and actively participated in the programme and many consumers

International day of Persons With Disabilities was organized by the Department of Social Services Northern Province held on 03.12.2022 at Weerasingam Hall, Jaffna. Provincial Director of the Department of Social Services, Northern Province Ms.Ahalya Segarajah presided the occasion. Mr.S.M.Saman Bandulasena, Chief Secretary – Northern Province graced the event as Chief Guest and Mrs. Rubini Varathalingam,

Sri Lankan Ambassadors from foreign countries and officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs paid a visit Jaffna District on 18.12.2022. During their programme schedule, they have paid visit to the Handloom weaving Vocational Training Centre of the Department of Industries Northern Province which is located in Siruppiddy village. They had a discussion with weavers

Ambassadors from the countries of Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam in the name of Asian Group visited Jaffna. During this, they visited the Vocational Training centre and also visited the weaving mill of the Northern Provincial Industries Department located in Siruppiddy.  They heard about their needs for future development and empowerment of women. This group of

The Handloom Weaving Competition for Northern Province organized by the Department of Industries was held on 18.10.2022 at Teachers’ Training College, Nallur. Mrs. S.Vanaja, Director – Department of Industries, Northern Province chaired the occasion. The products of textile manufacturers from various regions were evaluated by the panel of judges organized by the Department of Textile

The Trade Fair organized by the Department of Industries, Northern Province was held at Governor’s Secretariat premises on 17.11.2022 to provide suitable market opportunities to small and medium entrepreneurs to promote their products. Altogether 40 stalls were organized by the entrepreneurs.  Hon. Governor of Northern Province and the Secretary of Ministry of Women Affairs participated

An exposure visit had been organized and conducted with the funding of ILO’s LEED+ Project under the Inter Province Business Exchange Programme from 22nd to 25th of Sept 2022 (covering 3 full days). The objective of the Project is to “improve and sustain the business led by the women or PwDs of the Northern Province

An event of a marketing promotion was held from 24.08.2022 to 26.08.2022 during the Nallur Festival organized by the Department of Industries, Northern Province. About 75 stalls have been established by entrepreneurs for marketing activities of small and medium scale enterprises. Mrs. Rubini Varathalingam, Secretary – Ministry of Women Affairs, and Mrs. Vanaja Selvaratnam, Director