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June 13, 2024

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) confirmed that it has no option but to continue to oppose the sudden Wages Board decree to increase the fixed wage of tea and rubber sector workers by an unprecedented 70% on account of a lack of due process and unaffordability, with the matter being taken up for consideration […]

March 12, 2024

In our latest ‘RPC Innovation Update’, we focus on Talawakele Tea Estates PLC (TTE), a company that stands as a one of the Jewels in the Crown of Sri Lanka’s Tea sector, and continuously sets the gold standard in employee empowerment, community welfare, and environmental stewardship for agribusinesses not just in Sri Lanka but across […]

January 11, 2024

Our latest Regional Plantation Company (RPC) Innovation Update highlights one of Sri Lanka’s trailblazers in sustainable, ethical and community-centric plantation management – Kahawatte Plantations PLC (KWPL) under the MJF Group. KWPL was established in alignment with the MJF Group’s vision that ‘Business is a Matter of Human Service’, As such their pioneering initiatives […]

January 5, 2024

By Dr. Roshan Rajadurai, Media Spokesperson of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon ‘Tyranny is the deliberate removal of nuance’ – Albert Maysles Few sectors are as emotionally and politically charged as the Sri Lankan plantation industry. Media often portrays the “estate sector” as the single-most impoverished, malnourished, and lacking in basic amenities, often holding RPCs […]

April 20, 2023

Close to Rs. 1Bn to be invested for the construction of housing and ECDs in RPCs 500 families to be vested with new housing constructed to the tune of Rs. 2.5Mn per unit 19 early childhood development centres to benefit families in the estate sector 20th April 2023: The Planters’ Association of […]

June 29, 2022

Driving forward ambitious diversifications into coconut, fruits, vegetables and spices Innovating on agri-best practices, mechanisation, beekeeping, vermi-compost 650Kw of renewable energy capacity in mini-hydro and rooftop solar Targeting internal generation for 50% of energy needs by end 2022 Aiming at Carbon Neutral status by a minimum of 2030 For […]

July 5, 2021

5th July 2021: With the pandemic taking a toll across many vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka, the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) reiterated the commitment of its members in ensuring the quality of health and living of estate sector communities. Working towards this vital goal, the industry has set a collective target […]

April 21, 2021

20th April 2021: The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) called on Government and Public Health officials to ensure that estate-sector workers made a top priority in the COVID-19 vaccination drive, given their essential contributions to the national economy. In a backdrop where COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise both locally […]

February 1, 2021

01 February, 2021: On the request of Labour Minister, Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) submitted a revised wage proposal to remunerate workers up to Rs. 1108 a day. The revised proposal was a result of a settlement, negotiated with the assent of the Minister. However, trade unions are still to agree. […]

January 28, 2021

48 new schools constructed within the Plantation sector in 1 year 10,000 students enrolled between 2018 and 2019 RPCs grant over 840 scholarships to deserving students among company estates 27th January 2021: In recognition that education lays the foundation for a successful life, Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) marked International Day of Education by celebrating educational […]

RPCs confirm that they will continue to contest Govt imposed 70% wage hike in courts

Sri Lanka’s Tea Titans, Talawakele Tea Estates PLC, sets global gold standard in plantation innovation

Beyond Plantations: Kahawatte’s Holistic Approach to Sustainable Prosperity

Dispelling Myths on Health and Welfare of plantation workers in Sri Lanka’s plantation RPCs

Plans afoot to restart over 500 housing units in RPCs – The Planters’ Association of Ceylon

Horana Plantations exploring the frontiers of true diversity in the plantation industry

RPCs target 10% reduction in child malnutrition with new community programmes

RPCs urge worker vaccination to be given priority ahead of new wave of COVID cases

Labour Minister green lights productivity-linked wage proposal for RPCs

RPCs commend advancements on education in RPC estates