[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka generated USD 315mn from gem, jewellery exports this year- State Minister

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka has generated an income of USD 315 million from gems and jewellery exports in the months that have elapsed this year, says State
through gem exports
at the Presidential Media Centre on Tuesday (Aug
22), the state minister highlighted that the gems and jewellery sector has demonstrated an impressive export growth rate of 34%, a fact he
novel customs clearance system was devised under the aegis of the new government, adding that each exported gem is meticulously assessed to
modest Rs
144 million
However, this year alone, the authority has recorded a substantial profit of Rs
288 million
note that the employees of the authority are not reliant on government salaries