Speaking there, Minister Ramesh Pathirana stated that the Palmyra Development Board and the Palmyra Research Institute are jointly implementing many programs to elevate the Palmyra industry, which has been a traditional industry in the Northern Province, to a higher commercial level. He also said that the necessary studies are being carried out to focus on many different Palmyra-related products as well as the Palmyra-related alcohol industry. In addition to that, the minister also mentioned the need to start an education scholarship program through the Palmyra development board for the economic benefits of promoting the Palmyra industry for the children of more than 12000 people engaged in the industry. Finally, the Minister of Plantation and Industries also stated:

"We are fraternal people living in one country. There is no difference between North and South. Therefore, as the government, we are bound to do everything for the betterment of the lives of the people of the North. We are doing all the work for that."
Officials of the Ministry of Plantation Industry, Jaffna District Secretary and other officials, Palmyra Development Board, Palmyra Research Institute and other dignitaries and dignitaries attended the event.