100 entrepreneurs were given loans and they represented the Grama Niladari divisions of the Colombo district. Entrepreneurs engaged in agriculture, industry, services, self employment, fisheries, tourism or any other sector are eligible to obtain loans under this scheme.

The application to be submitted to obtain a loan was published in the National newspapers. The duly filled application form can be posted or handed over to any branch of Lankaputhra Development Bank.

Chairman Lankaputhra Development Bank Mr. Lasantha Goonawardena said that the bank was willing to give loans to businesses which have already started operations. The bank also provides consultation and training programs for entrepreneurs.

On August 12 selected entrepreneurs in the Batticaloa district will be given loans while loan programs have also been organized in Polonnaruwa, Hambantota and Nikaweratiya.