Laksala ensures welfare of its handicraftsmen

As a government entity we will take every step to ensure the welfare of our handicraftsmen who have been with us for many years, Mr. Madhura de Silva, Director General/CEO said at a special meeting with handicraftsmen on Laksala Thummulla premises, Colombo 07. We are committed to uplifting the standard of our handicraftsmen and they are our pride, Mr. Silva stated.

Mr. Madhura de Silva , CEO/Director Genera hands over cheques.  Mr. Allan Delilkan, Acting 

  Director (Finance)  and Mrs. Vajira Samararathne,  Deputy  Director (Purchasing) look on.

“It is our responsibility to support our people. As a first step, recently Laksala launched an awareness programme on how to use the technology to enhance the quality of creations. A number of registered handicraftsmen from different areas in Sri Lanka participated in this special session. We continue doing more in future too" Director General/CEO further added.

Realizing the value of craftsmen, the new management of Laksala headed by Mr. Muhammed Hamza, Chairman made a decision to pay the outstanding arrears of its craftsmen immediately. Accordingly handicraftsmen were paid in arrears by Mr. Madhura de Silva , CEO/Director General. After handing over cheques, Mr. Silva engaged in a brief conversation with cheque recipients too.