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DPMC Director Samantha Silva (sixth from right) officially handing over a sign board to park officials
Demonstrating its dedication to environmental conservation, the David Pieris Group renewed its sponsorship of the hoardings displayed around Minneriya National Park for the 22nd consecutive year.
In addition, the Group also announced its continued funding of the regular cleaning of the stretch of the park bordering the road from Minneriya to Habarana. This marks the seventh consecutive year of this initiative.
In a simple ceremony held at the park entrance recently, David Pieris Motor Company Ltd. (DPMC) Director Samantha Silva officially handed over 68 hoardings and boards that feature conservation messages to the park administration.
Celebrated by Lonely Planet, BBC, and CNN, the Great Elephant Gathering brings together hundreds of Asian elephants at Minneriya National Park. It is also known as the sixth largest animal congregation in the world, and the largest gathering of Asian Elephants in the world, making it something all Sri Lankans’ should take pride in.
“Environmental conservation is of prime importance and is an integral part of the way we do business at the David Pieris Group” stated Samantha Silva when addressing the gathering. “We are deeply committed to this project and have been supporting it for the past 22 years. While we especially thank the Department of Wildlife Conservation for providing us with this opportunity.”
DPMC General Manager – Automotive Regional Operations Kosala Ratnayake, Wildlife Conservation Department Assistant Ranger K.U.S. Jayantha, Wildlife Guard Mayura Dilshan, Chief Inspector Palitha Ilangansekera, Habarana Police OIC Malinda Jayathilaka, Irrigation Engineer, Minneriya, Sub Inspector I. M. Naseem, and Minneriya Police Traffic OIC, along with officials from the David Pieris Group attended the event.
