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Applications called for 10th Kelani Saviya intake

CEO Mahinda Saranapala
CEO Mahinda Saranapala

The University of Peradeniya has called applications for Kelani Saviya Skill Development program which is conducted at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.The closing date is October 5.

Director , CEO Mahinda Saranapala of Kelani Cables Plc told Daily News Business, that applications have been called for the 11th consecutive year for the Kelani Saviya Skill Development program conducted at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya . Those who are currently working as self employed electricians in the country in the age between 18-35 with G. C. E (O. L) qualification is eligible to apply.

According to the Kelani Saviya Course Director of the program Dr. Sarath Sisira Kumara, the Industrial and House Wiring course consist of 9 modules and those selected should sit for the three examinations and qualify to receive the certificate from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Peradeniya .

Prof. J. B. Ekanayake of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department of the University of Peradeniya has designed the program specially for the self employed electricians in the country to give them the right knowledge and also to add value to the profession. The Kelani Saviya Joint CSR program was launched in 2007 at the UoP and up to date the program has produced over 350 professional electricians to the country.

During the past 10 years, Kelani Cables Plc has fully funded the program according to the MoU with the University of Peradeniya .

The Kelani Saviya CSR program was initiated by Prof. J. B. Ekanayake ( UoP) and Jayantha Wijesinghe (Coordinator -Kelani Saviya).


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