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The BSM cum Exhibition was organized for
the first time in Sri Lanka by Indian
Footwear Components Manufacturers Association( IFCOMA)
and supported by Ceylon National Chamber of Industries(CNCI)
and Sri Lanka – German Private Sector Promotion Project at
Hotel Galle Face. About 20 Indian companies participated in
the same to create awareness amongst small and medium scale
Footwear manufacturers and provide direct linkage between buyers
and sellers of the quality footwear components. It is hoped that
this would also help
Footwear manufacturers of Sri Lanka by
importing their components from India which
will help in saving considerable time, cost
and other overheads.
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Inauguration :-
The fair was inaugurated on 5th February,
2003 at 10.00 A.M by Mr.Ranjit Fernando,
Secretary, Ministry of Enterprise Development,
Industrial Policy, Investment Promotion and
Constitutional Affairs in the presence Honourable
Guests Mr Mohan Kumar, Dy High Commissioner of India,
Mr Ranjit Hettiarachchi, President of Ceylon
Chamber of Industries, Mr Sarath Rathamal,
President of Sri Lanka Footwear Association.
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Mr Mani Almal president
IFCOMA welcomed the Honourable Guests, invitees,
participants and the press to this 1st BSM at Colombo and stated the
importance of each of footwear components alike part of human
body. He requested for total Custom duty exemption on all
components and accessories irrespective of their
classification from the
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SAARC nation as against
the normal import duty applicable with other countries so that
we all can have collective strength.There is a need to
implement SAPTA agreement and develop strong relationship and
trade in line with Euro countries with single strong currency”
he said and proposed to set up an IFCOMA warehouse in Colombo
to make better availability of components and allied items to
the Sri Lanka footwear manufacturers.
The inauguration function was also attended by Mr.Jorge Carbojal MD
of M/s Bata Shoe Co of Ceylon Ltd. Mr Nimal Samarkkoday,
Chairman M/s CLPL, Mr Nathaniel of M/s Pima Holding Ltd,
Ms Indira Malwate, Director, Export Promotion Board, Mr K.
Rajapaksa from DSI group and Mr Bernard of PSP / GTZ with
their team of experts.
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