Demonstrating its dedication to environment 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 7th consecutive year of this initiative.

In a simple ceremony held at the park entrance this morning, Mr. Samantha Silva, Chief Marketing Officer, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited, officially handed over 68 hoardings and boards that feature conservation messages to the park administration.

"Environmental conservation is of prime importance and is an integral part of the way we do business at the David Pieris Group” stated Mr 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, we wish to state that we will continue this project in the years to come, ensuring that we do our part for future generations to enjoy."

Mr. Kosala Ratnayake, General Manager – Automotive Regional Operations, DPMC, Mr. K. U. S. Jayantha, Assistant Ranger – Wildlife Conservation Department, Mr. Mayura Dilshan, Wildlife Guard, Mr. W. M. Gunawardena, Former Divisional Secretary, Hingurakgoda, Chief Inspector Palitha Ilangansekera, OIC, Habarana Police, Mr. Malinda Jayathilaka, Irrigation Engineer, Minneriya, Sub Inspector I. M. Naseem, Traffic OIC, Minneriya Police, along with officials from the David Pieris Group attended the event.