Date: March 10, 2025
Venue: Renuka City Hotel, Colombo 02
The CEO’s Forum 2025, organized by the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT), convened on March 10th at the Renuka City Hotel in Colombo 02. The event brought together distinguished RPC leaders, experts, and stakeholders to address critical issues in health, nutrition, and social development within the plantation sector.
Key Highlights:
Welcome Speech and Objective
Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Director Health PHDT, opened the forum with a warm welcome and outlined the objectives of the event, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and health in the plantation communities.
Presentation on “Determinants of Nutrition”
Professor Pujitha Wickramasinghe delivered an insightful presentation highlighting the key factors influencing nutrition within the plantation sector, shedding light on critical areas for improvement.
Presentation on “Nutrition Survey in the Plantation Sector”
Professor Upul Senarath presented findings from a comprehensive nutrition survey conducted specifically for the plantation sector, providing valuable data to guide future health interventions.
Update of PHDT Activities
Mr. Lal Perera, Director General of PHDT, provided an update on the ongoing initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the well-being of plantation workers and their communities.
Speech by PHDT Chairman
Mr. B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi addressed the gathering, sharing strategic insights and highlighting the PHDT’s commitment to sustainable development and social equity within the sector.
Award Ceremony
The forum also included a prestigious award ceremony recognizing excellence:
- Best CDC Competition 2024: Acknowledging outstanding performance of CDC’s.
- Excellence in Social Development through EWHCS 2024: Recognizing significant contributions to social development through the EWHCS.
Vote of Thanks
Mr. Dilan Senanayake, Director Engineering PHDT, concluded the event with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants, organizers, and sponsors for their invaluable contributions to the success of the forum.
The CEO’s Forum 2025 served as a pivotal platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning, reaffirming PHDT’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and improving the quality of life in the plantation sector of Sri Lanka.
