A Pioneering Force in Sri Lanka's Automobile Sector

The Automobile Industry Council is a visionary entity, born as a government-backed and privately led initiative, resolutely dedicated to guiding the automobile industry into a new era of innovation, skill enhancement, and global eminence.

Its paramount mission: to revolutionise the industry's landscape, shifting it from a consumer-centric model into a globally interconnected manufacturing powerhouse.

Launched on 1st November 2023 under the guidence of the ILO and the ADB with the backing of the state and the entire Automobile Industry.

Our Vision

"Vision is to develop the entire automobile ecosystem to a profitable and professional entity"

Our Mission

"To be current across all spectrums of the automobile industry whilst being a positively inclusive organisation."

Driving Transformation

In a world where the automotive sector perpetually transforms, one organisation takes centre stage as the harbinger of evolution — the Automobile Industry Council. This visionary entity is resolutely dedicated to guiding the automobile industry into a new era of innovation, skill enhancement, and global eminence.

A Board of Diversity and Engagement

A Board of Diversity and Engagement The council has curated an illustrious Board of Directors, distinguished by its diverse composition and strategic significance, reflecting the synergy between government and the industry. The council's governance benefits from the involvement of four Ex Officio members representing the Ministries of Education, Finance, Industries, and Transport. Further, the board has, three pivotal skills-based state organisations — TVEC, NAITA and UNIVOTECH which play instrumental roles in shaping the industry's future destiny. The council also includes a board seat from the prestigious and legendary CGTTI for foreign affiliated education establishment.

The Eleven Industry Sectors Represented

1

Vehicle manufacturers and assemblers

2

Manufacturers of vehicle components and accessories

3

Providers of maintenance, repair, breakdown & emergency services

4

Importers, dealers and distributors of vehicles and components

5

Providers of transportation services

6

Authorities in design, engineering, research and development

7

National-level Associations / Chambers within the domain

8

Automobile sector associations authorised to issue International Driving Permits

9

Transport and logistics sector (freight, fleet operators, supply chain mobility)

Membership with a Purpose

The council extends an array of membership options, encompassing a total of 20 distinct categories catering to both individuals and corporate entities. What sets the council's membership apart is its unwavering commitment to delivering tangible value — under its membership schemes, the council provides life and professional indemnity insurance policies.

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