Sports and Welfare Society of People’s Leasing and Finance PLC (PLC), the pioneer Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) in Sri Lanka, marked the World Children’s Day themed “Sihina Dakina Ape Lowak”.
As a responsible employer, the event was organized as an initiative to recognize and reward the talents of the children of PLC employees from islandwide branch footprint in five different age categories up to the age of 17 years.
Accordingly, demonstrated singing, dancing and artistic talents of over 250 children were independently evaluated by six teachers from Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya and D.S. Senanayaka College. The award ceremony was ceremoniously held on the 27th of October 2022 at the BMICH with the participation of 45 winners. Winners were rewarded with medals, certificates and gift vouchers at a ceremonial event graced by the Chief Guest of the event, Shamindra Marcelline Chief Executive Officer / General Manager of PLC and the corporate management team. Prior to the ceremony, the winning children were able to enjoy a sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus in Colombo city.
PLC is a subsidiary of the People’s Bank, one of the largest state-owned banks in the country. Commencing operations in 1996 as a specialised leasing company, PLC was listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange in 2011. PLC has six subsidiaries in allied areas of specialization including an overseas venture in Bangladesh.
