Govt. to roll out 'Four-i' productivity program countrywide for SMEs next year

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe says initiative aims to cut costs, improve quality, boost customer satisfaction, and drive sustainable growth Highlights Gampaha District trial saw up to 30% cost savings and significant efficiency gains Asserts 1,000 SMEs undergoing a 3-year transformation with internationally trained consultants Calls for public to support education reforms to include entrepreneurship in national school curriculum from 2026 to build future business skills

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INDUSTRY and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently announced that the Ministry will expand its flagship "Four-i"Program pioneered by the National Productivity Secretariat (NPS) to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country by 2026.

Delivering the keynote address at the Rotary-AMCHAM SME Conclave 2025 organised by the Rotary Club of Colombo Port City and the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Sri Lanka, he said the initiative is designed for businesses ready to embrace change.

"The program aims to introduce productivity concepts that can reduce operational costs, improve product quality, increase customer satisfaction and drive sustainable growth," Abeysinghe said.