hNurturing Sri Lanka’s Palmyrah heritage for a brighter future.
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PALMYRAH DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Palmyrah Development Board
The Palmyrah Development Board (PDB), established in 1978, originally operated under the Ministry of Plantations. It later came under various ministries, most recently the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure.
PDB’s key activities include restoring Palmyrah plantations, enhancing model farms, providing handicraft training, producing Palmyrah products, promoting related industries, conducting research on food and product development, and managing sales outlets known as “Kapaham“.
Our Vision
Develop the Palmyrah sector as a dynamic sector for livelihood development.
Our Mission
Develop, promote, popularize and regulate sustainable Palmyrah industry to be a significant contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Country.
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Divisions
Development Division
Overseeing cultivation, production, and sustainability of palmyrah plantations for economic growth.
Production Divison
Drives product development and research for improvement and market advantage.
Extension Division
Enhances community development through education, and support initiatives.
Marketing Division
Marketing products to enhance brand recognition and support sustainable regional development.
Training Program on Palmyrah Leaf Handicrafts at Ella Cultural Center
A training program on palmyrah leaf handicrafts for low-income families in the Ella Divisional Secretariat Division was conducted on 16th September 2025 at 10.00 a.m. at the Ella Cultural...
Palmyrah Products at Food Fiesta 2025 – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
The Palmyrah participated in Food Fiesta 2025 at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The Board’s research staff actively took part in the event, presenting a wide range of palmyrah-based...
World Entrepreneurs’ Day and Trade Exhibition – 2025
The grand World Entrepreneurs’ Day and Trade Exhibition was held on the 25th and 26th of August 2025 (Monday and Tuesday) at the main campus of the University of...
New Chairman Assumes Office at the Palmyrah Development Board
On 13th August 2025, Mr. Raasa Ravindran assumed office as the new Chairman of the Palmyrah Development Board. The Board extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for his...
Happy 47th Anniversary to the Palmyrah Development Board!
We extend our warmest wishes to the Palmyrah Development Board, which has nurtured us like a mother for 47 years. We also fondly remember and celebrate the birthday of...
