Kelani Cables PLC extended its ‘Kelani Shakthi’ leading professional development CSR program for electrical technicians in the Jaffna peninsula for further three years.
The decision was mutually taken by Kelani Cables PLC and the Jaffna University based on the huge success of the program and its timely importance.
The MOU with regard to extension of ‘Kelani Shakthi’ was signed by Mahinda Saranapala, Director/CEO, Kelani Cables PLC and Professor, R Vigneshwaran, Vice Chancellor of the Jaffna University, at the Jaffna University’s engineering faculty.
The one-year comprehensive program conducted at the Jaffna university’s engineering faculty bestows electrical technical skills on school leavers and novices in Jaffna, offering them with a thorough knowledge in domestic and industrial electrical wire laying.
An internationally recognized certificate is awarded to each participant at the end of the program by the Jaffna University engineering faculty until 2020.
‘Kelani Shakthi’ professional development program was initiated in 2014 by ‘kelani Shakthi’ and ‘kelani Saviya’ program coordinator, Jayantha Wijesinghe and Prof. A. Athputhrarajah, Dean, Engineering Faculty, Jaffna University with the blessings of Mahinda Saranapala, Director/CEO, Kelani Cables PLC.
The MOU was signed initially in 2014 by Mahinda Saranapala, Director/CEO, Kelani Cables PLC and Senior Professor Vasanthi Arsaratnam, Vice Chancellor of Jaffna University,.
Over 50 qualified ‘Kelani Shakthi’ students from 2015/16 and 2016/17 batches are currently serving as skilled electrical technicians in the Jaffna district.
Mahinda Saranapala, Director/CEO, Kelani Cables PLC following signing of the fresh MOU stated, Kelani Cables became the number one secure electrical and communication cable Brand in Sri Lanka with the blessings of its people thus the company is determined and bare responsibility to carry out meaningful CSR programs that elevate the status of Sri Lankan people.’
“Although Kelani Cables PLC engages in various CSR programs throughout the year, ‘Kelani Saviya’ and ‘Kelani Shakthi’ CSR programs are unique to our company. School leaving students and novices who aspire to become electrical technicians are offered with an opportunity by ‘Kelani Saviya’ and ‘Kelani Shakthi’ to gear themselves with a comprehensive knowledge in domestic and industrial wiring and installation. In addition, they are awarded with a globally acceptable certificate. As a Sri Lankan company, we are proud to be a part of this endeavour”, he said.
He added, “We are glad to see youth in the North after successfully completing ‘Kelani Shakthi’ program serving as skilled electricians. That clearly indicates efforts of both parties to launch this program have paid dividends.”
Prof. A Athputhrarajah, Dean, Engineering Faculty, Jaffna University said, The Jaffna University in collaboration with a business entity in the country is conducting a program like ‘Kelani Shakthi’ for the first time in the history and ‘Kelani Shakthi’ being conducted for six years continuously is testament to its success.
Designing of ‘Kelani Shakthi’ program content, conducting the program and holding exams are monitored by Prof. A. Athputhrarajah. The program is coordinated and conducted by, Prof. T. Thiruwaran, Course coordinator and Head of Electrical and Electronic Department with A. Anopradeepan, lecturer.
The occasion was also graced by; Kelani Cables PLC Anil Munasinghe, (General Manager, marketing), Upul Mahanama, (General Manager, Operations), Channa Jayasinghe, (Brand Development Manager) Devinda Lorensuhewa, (Sales Manager-Exports) and Ralph Roshan, (Sales controller).
From Jaffna University, Prof A. Athputhrarajah, (Dean-Engineering faculty), Prof. T Thiruwaran, (Head of Electrical and Electronic department), and A. Anopradeepan (lecturer) participated.
Kelani Cables PLC is a one hundred percent Sri Lankan company serving the nation for 48 years manufacturing electrical and communication cables. The company achieved “Super Brands” status in the electrical and telecommunication sector in 2008 for professional supremacy it demonstrated in the electrical and communication cables sphere.
In 2012, Kalanai Cables PLC clinched the bronze award for the excellent business brand category at the SLIM Brand Excellence. It clinched gold at the SLIM Brand Excellence once again in 2013 for the same category. The company secured gold at the SLITAD People Development – 2013 award ceremony for the contribution it has made towards training and development of the work-force plus up-keeping their welfare.
Kelani Cables PLC is the proud recipient of ISO 9000:2008 certification for quality, ISO 14001:2004 for better environment management, National Standards award and the gold winner of Taiki Akimoto 5S award.
In 2015 Kelani Cables PLC was conferred with the Asia’s Best Employer Brand award. Kelani Cables was recognized for sustainable development at the National Green Awards in 2015. The company bagged Silver award for best organizational CSR brand under the B2B brand category at the SLIM Brand Excellence awards in 2015.
National HR Excellence Silver award in 2016 and Green Reporting Gold award at the Presidential Environmental Awards in the same year are other achievements.
Kelani Cables PLC is one of the first companies in Sri Lanka that took oaths to adhere to National Green Reporting System. As a green oriented and socially responsible company, Kelani Cables PLC has been certified to use the ‘Responsible Care’ label which has added immense value to the company’s reputation in the export market sector. And also Kelani Cables bagged ‘World Class Global Performance Excellence Awards’ recently.
