FAQ

Awareness of existing industrial estates on vacant plots will be provided and the relevant application and project report information can be obtained from the IDB website.

A report and application for the relevant project will be submitted and analyzed by an evaluation committee and based on the feasibility of the project the plots will be handed over subject to a lease period of 30 years.

The monthly rent is calculated on the basis of the assessed value obtained by the Government Valuation Department and the 3 year refundable deposit for the transfer of the land and the first year rent is to be paid to the Board at once.

Three-phase electricity, water, internal roads, drainage systems, security services, proper maintenance and administration of the estate.

Coordinating with the line ministry to obtain the required tax relief and other services in this regard.

Mortgages can be made subject to the terms of the agreement signed for lands transferred on a 30-year lease basis.

For More Details:

Director – Industrial Estate
Industrial Development Board
615 Galle Road Katubedda, Moratuwa
Tel: 011-2632157
Email: idbestate@gmail.com

Training workshops will be conducted in 4 major areas namely Food, Chemical, Oils & Fibers and Building Materials.

Training programs can be organized regionally according to the requests received. For this, inquiries should be made by the Director of Technical Services. (Tel: 011-2605278 Fax 011-2623846 Email tsdidb@gmail.com).

Recognized Certificate will be awarded to each trainee who successfully completes the training program.

If payments are made by bank deposit Account No. 0070034730 (Bank of Ceylon Idama Branch)

Payments can be made in cash at the relevant office.

For more details:

Director – Technical Services Division
Industrial Development Board
615 Galle Road Katubedda, Moratuwa

Tel: 011 2 605 278 Email: tsdidb@gmail.com

Training workshops conducted by the Technical Services Division can be obtained by calling 011-2605278 / 011-2612603, Sunday Lankadeepa newspaper, the Small Enterprise Development Division of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Contact the relevant district office for programs conducted by the District Offices.

Training program information is published on the IDB website and official Facebook page.

Weekdays from 8.30 am to 4.15 pm (Excluding Trade and Board Special Holidays)

IDB Library is an industry-specific library. This is to the IDB staff and Provides library services for external readers such as entrepreneurs, researchers, university and school students.

library books for reference only. (No Lending facility)
Purchase of IDB Publications
Obtaining Photocopies of Book Content in accordance with the Copyright Act
Also available as a soft copy of the publication

Reference can be made by visiting the library and obtaining membership by paying the membership fee as follows

One Day membership – Rs. 50.00
03 months membership – Rs. 200.00
06 months Membership – Rs. 250.00
One year membership – Rs. 350.00

Publications are available on the IDB Web site, by email, telephone, mail, or at all of our district offices.

Inquiries
Librarian,
Industrial Development Board
No. 615, Galle Road, Katubedda, Moratuwa.
Call: 011 2605326/7 (Ext.123) 011 2612630 (Information Cell)

Email: info@idb.gov.lk / idblibrary1969@gmail.com

Pay the amount to Bank of Ceylon (idama Branch) Account No. 70034730and send the reader’s name, address, telephone number and the publication or publication required for purchase in clear handwriting to the library by registered post with a cover letter and the green receipt issued by the bank.

The Postage fee varies according to the weight of the publication and is added to the price of the publication.

If the Publication weight is between 20g – 50g then the postage fee would be Rs. 150.00
If the Publication weight is between 60g – 150g then the postage fee would be Rs. 200.00
If the Publication weight is between 160g – 500g then the postage fee would be Rs. 350.00
If the Publication weight is between 510g – 600g then the postage fee would be Rs. 400.00

A4 paper
Single side – Rs.15.00
Both sides – Rs. 25.00

Obtain Photocopies of IDB Publications for Sale
Both sides up to 05 pages – Rs. 150.00
Both sides up to 10 pages – Rs. 300.00

Photographs are available and Rs.300.00 will be charged.

For more details
Librarian,
Industrial Development Board
No. 615, Galle Road, Katubedda, Moratuwa.
Call: 011 2605326/7 (Ext.123) 011 2612630 (Information Cell)

Email: info@idb.gov.lk / idblibrary1969@gmail.com

Contact us via below telephone numbers and email for more information

Inquiries
Deputy Director – Rubber Products Development and Services Centre
No. 33, New Nuge Road, Peliyagoda
Tel: 011 2930747/0705930747
WhatsApp 0705930747
Email: idbpld.rub@gmail.com

Mainly, the following services will be provided.

Consultancy services.
Conducting quality testing and certification.
Product and process development
Semi-commercial activities.

Send the following information to the mobile number 0705930747 via WhatsApp or SMS 3 days before the date you want to receive your order.

Type of the rubber compound
Specifications of the sheet
Quantity
Colour of the compound
Material and quantities required to be added in additionally
Name of the customer
phone number

Manufacturing of rubber casting products (toys, artificial limbs)
Manufacturing of dry rubber-based products using molding technique (automobile spare parts, machinery parts, etc.)
Manufacturing of rubberized coir products (coir mattresses, coir pots)
Production of Neoprene adhesive
Latex dipped products (rubber bands, balloons etc.)
Manufacturing of latex molds for plaster of Paris goods.
Manufacturing of radiator hoses.
Manufacturing of toy rubber balls.
Manufacturing of metal to rubber bonded goods.
For more details:

Deputy Director – Rubber Products Development and Services Centre
No. 33, New Nuge Road, Peliyagoda
Tel: 011 2930747/0705930747
WhatsApp 0705930747
Email: idbpld.rub@gmail.com

IDB provides assistance to start new industries as well as to develop existing industries and also encourage industries by providing facilities.
IDB Head Office is established at Katubedda. Our services are decentralized and established 25 District Offices island wide for this purpose.
Your service requirement could be satisfied by getting assistance from IDB Head Office at Katubedda or from the nearest IDB District Office.

For More Details:

011-2012603 (Information Cell)
IDB Head Office – Katubedda
District Office

First of all a suitable industry should be identified carefully analyzing your specific requirements and our island wide trained staff is ready to assist you. . IDB has designed a training programme “ Start Your Business” (SYB) and “Start and Improve Your Business “ (SIYB) for this purpose.

IDB offers package of services such as technology transfer, extension services, and assistance for bank loan facilities etc

For More Details:

011-2012603 (Information Cell)
011-2605380 (Regional Development Division)
District Office

IDB could assist to improve your industry after carefully identifying your immediate requirement. This should be done in a systematic manner giving priority and analyzing the specific requirement.

It could be quality improvement of products, productivity development, managerial skill development etc. Our island wide trained staff is ready to assist you.

IDB has designed a special training programme “ Improve Your Business” (IYB) for this purpose.

For More Details:

011-2012603 (Information Cell)
011-2605380 (Regional Development Division)
District Office