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Elpitiya Plantations empowers the plantation community with ‘Value Vault’ Smart Card

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July 23, 2025

In a transformative initiative aimed at uplifting and empowering the plantation community, Elpitiya Plantations PLC marked a significant milestone on 16th July 2025 with the ceremonial launch of the ‘Value Vault’ smart shopping card at the Dunsinane Estate. The event coincided with the grand opening of the new Dunsinane Super COOP City and was graced by the presence of Asela Udumulla, Deputy General Manager of the Dunsinane Estate; A.G. Geeth Kumara

Elpitiya Plantations empowers the plantation community with ‘Value Vault’ Smart Card

Chief Executive Officer of Elpitiya Plantations PLC; and C. Devaranjan, Regional Director of the Plantation Human Development Trust, Nuwara Eliya.

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