Abstract:
The main objective of this paper is to review and assess the effectiveness of existing small
industries to the economic development process of Sri Lanka. The extremely rapid developments
in the field of small industries during the last formative years have been unprecedented in their
impact on the national economy in general and rural poor in particular, with consequent drastic
effects on, employment, number of units as well as output. A major conclusion of the paper is
that the small industries are playing an ever-increasing role in the economy, which can lead to a
sustained long-term growth in the country. It is my belief that the broad based small industrial
structure, which is more concerned .on indigenous resources, can easily be achieved
intersectoral linkages and thereby achieve a balanced growth in the economy.
