People’s Bank grants loans in Moratuwa to uplift fishing community

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People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse and Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Ranjith Kodituwakku handing over a loan facility


People’s Bank held a ceremony at their Moratuwa branch auditorium to distribute Aswenna loans; a unique product launched to support the Government’s development program to create a self-sufficient nation. The event was attended by People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse and Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Ranjith Kodituwakku.

The loans were granted to customers engaged in the fishing industry to purchase multi-day and single-day boats, nets and other tools required for fishing and ice manufacturing.  Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department Director (Development) H.J.M Nihal Palitha, Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council  Saman Lal Fernando, Media Secretary of Fisheries Ministry and Secretary of National Fisheries Congress Nelson Edirisinghe, National Organiser of National Fisheries Congress Chandra Fernando, People’s Bank Deputy General Manager (Enterprise Banking) Krishani Narangoda, Assistant General Manager (Small & Medium Enterprises) Wickrama Narayana, Assistant General Manager (Colombo Outer) Thushari Hewawasam, Assistant Regional Manager Madhawa Kananke Hewage, Assistant Regional Manager Priyanka Ratnasiri, Moratuwa Branch Manager Deepani Perera and several others participated in the event.

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