The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation (SLADC) has recorded its highest annual revenue since inception, earning Rs. 1,688 million in 2025, marking a historic milestone for the state-owned institution.

The achievement was announced at a ceremony held at the Corporation’s premises, under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, to mark the launch of seven new Ayurveda and herbal-based products. The Minister also undertook an inspection tour of the Corporation’s production facilities.

Addressing the event, SLADC Chairperson Geethamani C. Karunaratne attributed the strong financial performance to the strategic guidance of the Ministry of Health and Mass Media and the opportunity to operate under a structured development plan.

She said the Corporation had simultaneously expanded its medicinal plant cultivation programmes, initiating short-, medium- and long-term projects at its herbal gardens in Nikaweratiya, Dangolla and Medawachchiya.

In addition, under the “Osu Diriya” cultivation programme, implemented jointly with the Department of Indigenous Medicine, cultivation projects have been launched at the Anuradhapura Prison Open Camp, the Padaviya Civil Defence Force Camp, and the Rambewa Civil Defence Force Camp, she said.

The Chairperson further noted that a project to cultivate the medicinal plant ‘Heen Araththa’ was successfully launched last year in collaboration with the Faculty of Technology of the University of Ruhuna and the Matara District Secretariat.

She also said that filling long-standing vacancies in key areas, such as Information Technology, Human Resources and production staff last year, had contributed significantly to improved operational efficiency and revenue growth.

To further streamline operations, an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system was introduced across all departments of the Corporation during the year.

The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation also launched seven new Ayurveda medicines and herbal-based products towards the end of last year at its Nawinna premises, with the participation of Minister Jayatissa.