Litro Gas Lanka to provide LPG cooking facilities to 100 places of worship for International Vesak D

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Celebrating International Vesak Day 2017, Litro Gas Lanka Ltd., the largest importer and supplier of LP Gas in Sri Lanka plans to provide modern cooking facilities to 100 selected places of worship across the island. Initiated under the auspices of Minister of Public Enterprises Minister Kabir Hashim, the initial event took place at the Sri Dharamagnana Dharmayathana Maha Piriven Viharaya, Makula, Hettimulla, Kegalle on 6 May.

During the event Litro Gas Lanka donated gas cookers, gas cylinders and other required accessories to 35 Buddhist Temples and Pirivena centres in Kegalle. In addition, the company donated similar effects to five mosques in Kegalle in the spirit of the International Vesak Day to promote religious harmony. The United Nations Day of Vesak is celebrated annually in countries that Buddhism is practiced.

“Vesak is a time we should honour values such as social harmony, generosity and genuine concern for others. We saw this as a great opportunity to address the requirements of some of the most overlooked places of worship which require intervention to function as beacons of peace and spiritual development of residents in their respective areas,” commented Litro Gas Lanka Chairman Shalila Moonesinghe.

In order to ensure the effectiveness of the program, the Commercial Engineering Division of Litro Gas Lanka will overlook its every aspect from selection of equipment and accessories to assembling the equipment to the provision of gas cylinders.

“All our CSR programs look to provide effective and pragmatic solutions to an existing concern. This program is no exception. We are committed to taking this insightful corporate citizenship forward to contribute as best we can to rejuvenate the social, cultural and religious facets of Sri Lanka,” commented Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. Director – Sales and Marketing/Corporate Affairs Chaminda Ediriwickrama.

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. (LGLL) is the largest importer and supplier of LP Gas in Sri Lanka. Operating the country’s only import terminal and filling facility which has the capacity to cater to the LPG needs of the entire island, the company has comprehensive coverage through an island wide network.