How to obtain IDB services
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
What assistance IDB could provide to start an industry?
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
What assistance IDB could provide to develop an existing industry?
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
Industrial Estates Services
Q. What are the industrial estates where a new plot of land can be acquired to start an industry?
A. 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.
Q. What is the standard procedure to apply and transfer of plots?
A. 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.
Q. What is the methodology by which rent is levied and what are the costs to be borne by new investors?
A. 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.
Q. What are the facilities available in the industrial estate?
A. Three-phase electricity, water, internal roads, drainage systems, security services, proper maintenance and administration of the estate.
Q. What are the facilities and services provided in importing raw materials and machinery for the industry?
A. Coordinating with the line ministry to obtain the required tax relief and other services in this regard.
Q. What are the services provided to obtain financial assistance?
A. 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
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Training Programmes
Q. How to find out about training programs?
A. 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.
Q. What are the areas where training is provided by the Technical Services Division?
A. Training workshops will be conducted in 4 major areas namely Food, Chemical, Oils & Fibers and Building Materials.
Q. Does the Technical Services Division conduct external training programs?
A. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Q. Is there a certificate for training workshops?
A. Recognized Certificate will be awarded to each trainee who successfully completes the training program.
Q. How to pay for a training program?
A. 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Library and Publications Service
Q. IDB Library opening hours
A. Weekdays from 8.30 am to 4.15 pm (Excluding Trade and Board Special Holidays)
Q. Who can access the library?
A. 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.
Q. What are the services provided by IDB Library to external readers?
A.
- 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
Q. How to obtain a library membership?
A. 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
Q. How to get information about publications for sale?
A. 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)
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Q. Can I purchase publications by post?
A. 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
Q. What is the charge for photocopies?
A.
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
Q. Can IDB publications or other publications be photographed by mobile phone cameras?
A. 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)
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Rubber Products Development Service
Q. How to get advice on starting a rubber related manufacturing industry?
A. 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
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Q. What are the services available at the Rubber Products Development and Services Center?
A. Mainly, the following services will be provided.
- Consultancy services.
- Conducting quality testing and certification.
- Product and process development
- Semi-commercial activities.
Q. For my rubber related manufacturing industry, how can I buy rubber compounds from the Rubber Products Development and Services Center?
A. 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
Q. What are the technical training programs conducted by the Rubber Products Development and Service Center?
A.
- 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
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