Mahapola Education and Trade Fair returns after 10-year hiatus

The Mahapola Education Exhibition and Trade Fair reopened its doors this week after a decade-long break, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Addressing the Mahapola 2023 Exhibition, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised the transformative impact of Mahapola on education, stating that it plays a crucial role in creating knowledgeable citizens and bringing the benefits of the open economy to rural areas.

The event, organised by the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Safety, was held at the Municipal Council Grounds in Ja-Ela on Thursday.

Expressing gratitude for the late Minister Lalith Athulathmudali’s contribution to education through the initiation of the Mahapola Scholarship Fund, President Wickremesinghe announced that the Seethawaka University Post Graduate Institute for Research would be named after him.

The 226th Mahapola Fair is being held this year after a 10-year hiatus, with the exhibition scheduled to continue until 17 December. Featuring over 350 diverse booths, the exhibition offers a platform for inventors and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and tap into potential markets.