Kelani Valley Plantations wins Gold at SLITAD People Development Awards 

Hayleys Plantations Managing Director, Roshan Rajadurai  and KVPL Head / General Manager – HR and Corporate Sustainability, Anuruddha Gamage receiving the accolades 

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) has been awarded the Gold Award in the Plantations category at the SLITAD People Development Awards 2023/24.

Held at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, the SLITAD Awards brought together and celebrated organisations championing HRD practices that contribute to the development of their people, and the nation.

“Our people are the heart of our business, and the reason that KVPL continues to command local and global leadership in the plantation industry,” said Roshan Rajadurai, Managing Director of Hayleys Plantations. 

“The performance of KVPL proves that enhancing working conditions, improving quality of life, and offering continuous training and development opportunities consistently boosts productivity. Our approach is guided by the values, standards and principles embedded in the Hayleys Lifecode and KVPL’s Corporate DNA, the company’s very own ESG-driven roadmap, where we aim to establish a new paradigm for Sri Lankan agri-business. This award is a testament to the value of this on-going journey, and to the unwavering commitment of our workforce towards people development.” 

As part of its efforts to drive community growth, KVPL’s flagship ‘A Home for Every Plantation Worker’ program exemplifies its dedication to its 60,000 plus strong plantation community. This initiative encompasses various activities, from medical camps and awareness programmes to infrastructure development and community capacity building. Moreover, KVPL became the first Regional Plantation Company in Sri Lanka to adopt a comprehensive “Child Protection Policy” in partnership with the Save the Children Fund.

“KVPL’s success in Training and Development stems from our unwavering commitment and passion to go beyond traditional plantation management boundaries,” said KVPL Director/CEO, Anura Weerakoon.

KVPL was also honoured as the Sector Winner in the Plantations Sector at the recently concluded 20th annual edition of “Most Respected Entities in Sri Lanka.”