Sampath Bank provides electricity to 10 families

Sampath Bank provided electricity to 10 families in Ipologama, Nochchiagama, a remote village in the Anuradhapura district under their CSR initiative Sampath Gamata Viduliya.

The project was initiated by Sampath Bank City branch and Commercial Credit division. This CSR program was implemented under 'Empowering the Community' which is one of the five pillars of Sampath Bank's 5E CSR Model, the prime focus of which is to provide essential infrastructure facilities enabling the children to continue their studies in a comfortable manner.

Commencing its maiden project, the bank facilitated the village with the necessary infrastructure, providing electricity to 10 houses with children who are performing well in their education. At present, the village Ipalogama faces difficulty with the lack of basic infrastructure facilities such as electricity, resulting in school children suffering. It also hinders the progress of the adults in their self-employment activities.

Sampath Bank sought the assistance of the principals of Ipalogama Vidyalaya and Parakkugala Vidyalaya in identifying families who would benefit most by having electricity. The Bank focused on families with children who score high marks in school and children preparing for a competitive examination during the next six months. Special attention was also paid to single parent families and those with non-alcoholic fathers who are either farmers or daily paid workers.