Japan Provides Financial Support for Installation of Solar Energy Systems at Sri Lankan Hospitals
Provision of Japanese Yen One thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty Million (approximately LKR 2.8 billion) Project Grant Assistance by the Government of Japan through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Project for the Stabilization of Power Supply Using Renewable Energy at Hospitals in Sri Lanka
Renewable power is booming as innovation that brings down costs and starts to deliver on the promise of a clean energy future. The non-renewable energy sources, which are rapidly depleting and causing detrimental impacts on the environment by contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, have led the Government of Sri Lanka to consider alternative renewable energy resources in order to meet the energy requirements in a sustainable manner.
By strengthening this challenging journey, the Government of Japan, as one of the main development partners, by extending its cooperation further, has agreed to provide a grant assistance amounting to Japanese Yen one thousand, two hundred and thirty million (approximately LKR 2.8 billion) to establish photovoltaic solar power generation systems in selected hospitals in Sri Lanka.
Under this project, rooftop photovoltaic solar power generation systems will be installed in three selected government hospitals: Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, Teaching Hospital Rathnapura, and Teaching Hospital Kurunegala. In addition, photovoltaic modules and accessories, power conditioners and accessories, power cables and terminals, fire detectors, other related renovations and related services will be provided.
Bingiriya Investment Zone is ready for Japanese investors: State Minister Dilum Amunugama
State Minister for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama recently instructed the officials of the Sri Lanka Board of Investment to facilitate and execute the second and third phases of the Bingiriya Investment Zone as soon as possible, targeting high-net-worth Japanese investors. After the President visited Japan, a large number of Japanese investors were looking forward to investing in this country. Mr. Amunugama also informed the officials to provide the necessary facilities to start their projects as soon as they arrive in Sri Lanka.
The Minister conducted his routine progress review meeting held at Bingiriya Export Processing Zone recently, Minister of Investment Promotion Secretary M M Naimudeen, Director General of Sri Lanka Board of Investment Renuka Weerakoon, Divisional Secretary, officials representing institutions such as highways, electricity, water supply participated in this meeting.
Five projects are currently being implemented in the Bingiriya Investment Zone
Bogawantalawa Teas supports female cadre
Bogawantalawa Teas prioritizes social responsibility in its tea cultivation, manufacturing, and marketing.
This commitment is embedded in its Sustainability Policy, focusing on employee, community and societal well-being. The company implements initiatives aligned with the UN Women Empowerment Principles, aiming to enhance gender equality and women’s rights in tea plantation communities.
The company ensures fair labour practices, promoting equal treatment and pay for all employees. It actively prevents child labour, supports women’s freedom to associate and offers training for career advancement.