Industry Ministry launches immediate data collection drive to restore Cyclone Ditwah-affected industries

The Industry Ministry announced it has initiated a mechanism to gather data concerning the industries that have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah. 

This initiative aims to collect the necessary information required for the rebuilding of those industries.

Support and coordination

Following the collection of the information, the ministry expects to provide the relevant assistance and coordination necessary to help rebuild the industries.

The industrialists seeking support can also obtain assistance from the Development Officer of the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry, located both at the Divisional Secretariat and District Secretariat.

The ministry has also issued a request to all industrialists to work collectively and collaboratively to revive the industrial sector and elevate the national economy.

The ministry is requesting the industrialists, whose businesses have been damaged, to provide the relevant information to the data system as quickly as possible.

Actionable steps and submission details:

Hotline: A special telephone number, 0712666660, has been introduced for notifying the ministry about the affected industries.

Online submission: Information can be entered online via https://aid.floodsupport.org/business-impact or through www.industry.gov.lk.

Deadline: The collection of this data must be completed before 2:00 p.m., on December 16, 2025.