10th Anniversary of Kelani Shakthi CSR Program

Date: 12th June 2025  | 
Location: Kilinochchi Premises

The ‘Kelani Shakthi’ CSR program, a collaborative initiative between Kelani Cables PLC and the Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, celebrates its 10th anniversary on June 12 at the Kilinochchi premises under the patronage of university and industry representatives. The event will also mark the passing-out ceremony of 123 students from the 6th and 7th batches.

Since its inception in 2015, the one-year training program has equipped school leavers and beginners in the Jaffna peninsula with practical skills in domestic and industrial electrical wiring, producing nearly 186 qualified electrical technicians.

Introduced by Professor A. Atputharajah and Mr. Jayantha Wijesinghe, and formalized through an MoU signed in 2014, Kelani Shakthi has been extended twice due to strong community demand. Its successful ten-year continuity highlights the impact of university–industry collaboration in empowering youth through technical education and vocational training.