CSR initiative:

Viewing deck for schoolchildren

Maliban Biscuit Manufactories, the pioneer biscuit manufacturer in the country, has embarked on another corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative where the company hosts factory visits for schoolchildren.

This program has been implemented to provide practical knowledge on the manufacturing process of Maliban products and operations of the Company.

Group General Manager, Operations, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories, Bandula Perera said, "Earlier we did not accommodate outside visitors to the factory due to the strict hygienic standards that we maintain in the production facility. Yet, we had a vision to give an opportunity to our young generation to observe the facility.

Moreover, we found that the school curriculum needs students to visit a manufacturing facility to learn about its operations. Hence, the blueprints of the new manufacturing facility were drawn up with facilities to implement the program."

"The newly built plant consists of a viewing deck where children could watch the entire operation of the factory," he said.

The program also aims at educating children on the core values and principles adopted by Maliban over three generations, while providing an insight into its strengths, competencies and the strict quality standards the company adheres to when producing biscuits.

"All employees from the top management to the lower grades are dedicated to ensure that this program is carried out successfully and we have allocated more than 15 team members per program to ensure that the children are taken care of during their visit and gain an interactive learning experience," Perera said.