HDFC Bank conducts Entrepreneurship Development Program for SMEs

A special awareness program was conducted by the Piliyandala branch of the HDFC Bank for the small and medium scale entrepreneurs who are engaged in horticulture. This was organised with the collaboration of the Department of Agriculture, Western area and was held at Rochelle Gardens, Kottawa recently. There were about 140 participants from horticulture micro societies from Piliyandala, Homagama and Nugegoda areas. 

The necessary awareness on the financial literacy, ornamental plant cultivation and decorations with flowers and plants were given to the participants. The session on the financial literacy was conducted by Central Bank of Sri Lanka Regional Development Department Senior Assistant Director Keerthi Dunuthilake. 

The presentation on ornamental plant cultivation was done by Department of Agriculture in Galle District Agricultural Consultant S.H. Kahingala. 

At this event, HDFC Bank Chairman R.J. De Silva and CEO/GM Upali Hettiarachchi handed over the savings pass books to the beneficiaries who had availed themselves of loans under the SME scheme of the bank. Department of Agriculture – Western Province Assistant Director S. Wickramathilake, HDFC Regional Manager Western Region Ramya Gunawardena, Piliyandala Branch Manager Amal Kiriella and the other staff members were also present at the occasion.   

The members of the micro loan societies appreciated the effort by the HDFC Bank for organising the program. 

The Horana branch of the HDFC Bank has also conducted a similar program for SMEs and micro entrepreneurs in Horana in the recent past.