S-lon facilitates nationwide tree planting initiative

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Sri Lanka’s foremost manufacturer and distributor of water management solutions S-lon Lanka Ltd., in partnership with its sister-company News 1st and the Sri Lanka Scouts’ Association, recently launched a community service initiative ‘Thuru Kepakaru’ to plant 25,000 trees across 25 districts. The project is set to be carried out over 16 days from 26 March – 10 April.

Each plant will have a designated scout as the ‘owner’. He or she will be responsible for monitoring and recording growth and wellbeing of the plant. Each plant has a unique QR code which connects to the ‘Thuru Kepakaru’ app, streamlining the monitoring process. The inauguration was held on 26 March, from 8.00 a.m. onwards at the Agramathya Vidyalaya – Pannipitiya.

‘Thuru Kepakaru’ is the brainchild of S-Lon Lanka Group Director S.C Weerasekara. Speaking at the inauguration, Weerasekara noted: “What makes ‘Thuru Kapakaru’ unique is its focus on sustenance. The design of the project ensures every plant is cared for in the long-term. This guarantees that all 25,000 saplings planted today will grow up overtime, alongside their respective owners. This exercise also trains children to be accountable, responsible and passionate for preserving nature.”

Furthermore, he emphasised on the importance of reintegrating students with nature and commended the Scouts’ Association for taking initiative in that regard.

“Not just children, adults too should wake up to the reality that destroying nature equals self-destruction because we are part of nature. It is nature that sustains us. If we don’t internalise this message sooner and act accordingly, we might have to face dire consequences in years to come.”

The event was graced by many distinguished dignitaries, including Capital Maharaja Group Director Chevaan Daniel.