Date: 31st July 2024
Venue: Lake Serenity Resort, Kuruwita
PHDT hosted an Occupational Safety Health advocacy meeting on July 31st, 2024, at the scenic Lake Serenity Resort in Kuruwita. The meeting brought together key stakeholders in the tea industry, focusing on improving health and labor conditions for factory owners and tea smallholders. This significant event was marked by the participation of several prominent figures and organizations.
Key Participants:
- Director General
- Director Health
- Chairman of the Sri Lanka Private Tea Factory Owners’ Association
- Medical Officer for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) at the RDHS Office
- Factory Owners and Managers
- Head-office and Regional Staff of the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT)
The ILO Advocacy Meeting at Lake Serenity Resort was a pivotal gathering aimed at addressing critical health and labor issues in the tea industry. The active participation of high-ranking officials, industry leaders, and health experts underscored the collective resolve to improve conditions for tea factory owners and smallholders. This event marked a significant step towards a more sustainable and equitable future for the Sri Lankan tea sector.
