Cargills strengthens rural Sri Lanka through educational scholarships and community development projects

CARGILLS (Ceylon) PLC recently presented educational scholarships to students from farming communities at a ceremony held on 29 August, an initiative that part of the Cargills Sarubima program.

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The event was attended by Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation Minister

K.D. Lal Kantha, as the Chief Guest, along with Secretary to the Ministry D.P. Wickramasinghe, members of the media, distinguished invitees from international development organisations, and Directors and senior management of Cargills.

This year, the company allocated over Rs. 115 million through the Cargills Sarubima program to support both student scholarships and rural community projects. Of this, over Rs. 50 million is dedicated to educational scholarships, benefiting over 1,300 students through Grade five and A/Level scholarships, vocational training, and laptops for university students. Over Rs. 60 million is allocated to community development initiatives, including upgraded libraries, smart classrooms, clean water systems, sanitation facilities and preschool infrastructure enhancements.

Beyond providing scholarships and developing community infrastructure, the Cargill Sarubima program aims to enhance students' knowledge by improving access to quality education and equipping them to become future leaders of Sri Lanka.