Bairaha hands over scholarships to support children of employees

As a trusted brand which has being close to the hearts of consumers for generations, Bairaha in keeping its commitment to support the educational advancement of the future generation handed over four scholarships to students whose parents are employees of the company. 

As Sri Lanka’s pioneer chicken processing firm, Bairaha Farms PLC is to provide these scholarships to support the children, who are undergraduates and who have enrolled to the local university system by gaining excellent results at the GCE A/L Examination. 

The four deserving undergraduates are children of employees who are attached to Bairaha’s Farm in Anamaduwa in the Puttalam District.

Two medical students who were enrolled to the Peradeniya Medical Faculty are J.M. Dinusha Lakmal – son of H.G. Gnanawathi and J.M.N. Chathuranga – son of A.H.M. Padmalatha.

The other two recipients are D.D.L. Madushani – daughter of Rupa Rathnayake and Diluka Priuanjana – son of Roshani Dinusha who were enrolled to the Kelaniya and Jaffna Universities respectively. 

“Bairaha Farms PLC implemented this scholarship program award project as a financial relief to such families as well as a motivational factor to our employees. Under this programme these children will receive a monthly allowance until they complete their respective degrees. Support for programs of this nature represents a core rational outlook of Bairaha, which is one that places a strong value on the critical role of education as a pathway for future growth and development. In this regard we have taken a firm decision to focus, support and invest in the nation’s future,” said Managing Director Yakooth Naleem. 

Bairaha Farms PLC, being the pioneer chicken processor in the country for over four decades, is the household name for quality chicken in Sri Lanka. The company is committed to develop innovative products for its customers’ convenience, ensuring food safety, whilst enhancing their nutritional value. The mission of the company is to provide superior quality poultry and meat products that nourish people’s health.