SLT-Mobitel empowers women in eastern Sri Lanka

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SLT-Mobitel, the national ICT solution services provider, joining hands with the Sri Lanka Chamber of Tourism and Industry, conducted a women empowerment program in Arugam Bay recently, in line with International Women’s Day 2022.

This program which was graced by Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Major General (R) Umar Farooq Burki, as the Chief Guest, recognised women entrepreneurs in the Arugam Bay area, who own micro businesses. Moreover, both SLT-Mobitel and the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka donated dry ration packets to the widows who lost their spouses to the Tsunami and COVID-19.

Representing SLT-Mobitel, SLT General Manager (Acting) – North and East Region M. Pathmachuthan and SLT Deputy General Manager – Eastern Province Y. Gobinath, participated in the program. Chamber of Tourism and Industry President A.M. Jauffer, Advisor to the Chamber Tissa Jayaweera, and Tourism Promotion Bureau Managing Director Padma Siriwardane also attended the event.

In addition, branded t-shirts were given to the tourist sector employees with more priority to women in the area for the ease of identification as authorised tourist service provides.