The Sri Lankan Board of Investment (BOI) has approved setting up of six apparel factories in the Northern region. These factories will be set up with an investment of Rs 8 billion and provide employment to 7,917 workers. The six apparel plants include: Omega Line, Hirdaramani Fashion, Hirdaramani Clothing, Timex Garments, MAS Active and MAS Intimates.

Another 15 projects in different sectors are also operational and represent investments of Rs 16.3 billion and have employed about 837 workers in the Northern region. Two new projects of the BOI currently awaiting commercial operation, five projects are looking forward for implementation, two have been awaiting the signing of agreements while five are awaiting for approval.