Siyapatha Finance kicks off new project to conserve Sri Pada

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Siyapatha Finance PLC has embarked on a new project for the year 2025 under ‘Siyapathen Mihikathata’, the finance company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy focusing on environmental conservation through collaborative action and education. Initiated under the theme of ‘Nemadumen Pasu Amaduma’, the project centred on the conservation of Sri Pada, one of the most sacred and acclaimed historical sites in Sri Lanka.

Under the guidance of Chief Incumbent of Sri Pada, Most Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera and with permission and support of former Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Nandana Galaboda, Siyapatha Finance effectively installed hoardings and placed waste disposal bins from Nallathanniya up to the Peak of Sri Pada in an effort to raise awareness on the effects of continuous littering and importance of polythene and plastic waste management. The waste disposal bins were especially placed to encourage the general public to follow proper waste management practices and dispose polythene and plastic waste in a sustainable manner.

Siyapatha Finance Managing Director Ananda Seneviratne said: “When the ‘Nemadumen Pasu Amaduma’ project was first set in motion by the Management and staff members of the Head Office, we realised the difficulty of cleaning-up the sacred site of Sri Pada after each pilgrimage season. With this, we also understood the gravity of the problem – where the root cause lies. The intention behind installing these hoardings was to give a gentle reminder to the people that each and every one of us hold a responsibility to actively engage in preserving the holy ground of Sri Pada and its glorious biodiversity. Moreover, making it more convenient and motivating for the younger generation to participate, waste bins were placed to dispose of non-biodegradable polythene and plastic.

“Looking at our project at Sri Pada, we see that the first and foremost step is to understand that prevention is always better than the cure even when it comes to nature and environment. We believe we are on the right track to making a lasting change in people’s hearts and minds, and we invite all Sri Lankans to join us in this effort to become responsible, empathetic citizens,” he added.

‘Siyapathen Mihikathata’ is a nationwide project that gathers people from across the country for the primary purpose of preserving treasures such as Sri Pada and its invaluable ecosystems for future generations through proper waste management.

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