Introduction of National Trade Protection Council
The National Trade Protection Council (NTPC) was established to protect and motivate the Sri Lankan entrepreneurs by improving their knowledge and developing strong and versatile entrepreneurship that enable them to stand together with international trade.
About NTPC
Membership
Events
Chairman Message
We are pleased to announce the launch of our National Trade Protection Council in April 2021 on behalf of Local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). And to support the development of entrepreneurship.The businessmen and entrepreneurs who have joined us to cover all the districts of the country are a source of strength for this and I hope that our future initiatives will give us the strength to create a new entrepreneurial culture in Sri Lanka through our initiatives.
Mahendra Perera
Chairman,
National Trade Protection Council.
Secretary Message
I took over the post of Secretary of the National Trade Protection Council at a time when local small and medium enterprises were facing a major crisis. From the day I assumed the post of Secretary, I am fortunate to be able to do a great deal of work in our Council for local SMEs and Entrepreneurs and hope that the Council will extend its fullest support in the future as well as in the work we hope to do for entrepreneurs.
Lalith Lokuge
Secretary,
National Trade Protection Council.
Latest Events
- Finding solutions on present political and economic challenges that facing by entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka
- Making awareness to entrepreneurs about banks and leasing company mafia.
- Trade Mission of food and beverage or any other business
What we have done so far for the betterment of local entrepreneurship
During the current crisis situation (Covid19 pandemic) the banks and other financial organizations that were not prepared to provide grace period for entrepreneurs. The Central Bank was not able to regulate these banks and financial organizations. NTPC was able to file a court case to obtain writ order against the Central Bank financial committee, Governor of the Central Bank, Finance Minister, Secretary of the Finance Ministry, Board of supervision of the banks, Director of non-bank financial organizations and President’s Secretary.