Andaradeniya Estate clinches Industrial Excellence Silver Award

Andaradeniya Estate (Pvt) Ltd, a distinguished name locally and globally in the tea industry for several decades, continues to reaffirm its reputation for excellence. In the recent National Industry Excellence Awards 2023, organized by the Industry Development Board under the Ministry of Industries, Andaradeniya Estate (Pvt) Ltd secured the Silver Award in the Tea Value Added and Beverage-Related Industries category.

The ceremony was graced by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre.

The Chairman of Andaradeniya Estate (Pvt) Ltd, Dr. W. Jinadasa, accepted the accolade on behalf of the company, marking yet another milestone in their journey of exceptional achievement.

From its inception in 1983 as a modest tea leaf collection enterprise, Andaradeniya Estate (Pvt) Ltd has evolved into a sprawling conglomerate that stands as a cornerstone of the local economy. Presently, the company operates an extensive network comprising 11 tea factories situated across multiple districts, alongside the establishment of mini hydro power plants and the implementation of cutting-edge solar power systems. Among its subsidiaries, the business empire includes a consortium of entities such as Andaradeniya Estate (Pvt) Ltd., Sinharaja Hills Plantation (Pvt) Ltd., Nivithigala Factories (Pvt) Ltd.,

Collaborating with nearly 25,000 tea smallholders, the company actively fosters community engagement and empowerment. Notably, the organization has pioneered the establishment of a cadre of rural transport agents and nurtured a cohort of young entrepreneurs, further bolstering local socio-economic development. Unnder the visionary leadership of Dr. Jinadasa, the company has amassed a trove of accolades, both locally and internationally. Dr. Jinadasa stated, “The Andaradeniya Group has maintained relentless dedication and made substantial contributions to the advancement and sustenance of the tea industry’s high quality, playing a pivotal role in propelling the nation’s economic prosperity and fostering various social service initiatives.

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