Third stage of Soora Goviya launched

by Sapumali GALAGODA

Director CIC Agribusiness, Keerthi Kotagama receives the Maco Award.

CIC Agri Business launched the third stage of the competition Soora Goviya recently. This competition is part of the project themed 'Humanity' aimed at uplifting living standards of rural people launched three years ago.

The project CIC Humanity received many accolades which includes the best Corporate Citizen Award 2010 by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, E-Swabhimani 2010 National Best e-content Award for e-learning and education by ICTA, e-India Award for the Best Education Website, Swarna Lanka Award, Sumathi Award for the song Govi Geethaya and three awards from MACO for organic fruits and vegetables they produce.

A company spokesman said that it is heartening to get a lot of awards as it is the farmer that is recognised. The project has been able to improve the lives of many farmers and their families by introducing new technology helping them to get a high price for their produce.

CIC Agri Business mainly produced fertilizer at commencement. The Company has diversified and expanded into a business producing different kinds of agricultural goods and services and earns a total income of more than six billion.