<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
     xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
     xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
     xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/"
     xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#"
     xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
     xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">
<channel>
<title>Lanka Business – Business Insight. Bold Moves. &#45; : Social Impact Projects</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/rss/category/Social-Impact-Projects</link>
<description>Lanka Business – Business Insight. Bold Moves. &#45; : Social Impact Projects</description>
<dc:language>en</dc:language>
<dc:rights>Copyright 2024 Lanka Business &#45; All Rights Reserved.</dc:rights>

<item>
<title>Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Euwan Ranasinghe Addresses Challenges at Sigiriya to Enhance Visitor Experience</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/deputy-minister-of-tourism-prof-euwan-ranasinghe-addresses-challenges-at-sigiriya-to-enhance-visitor-experience</link>
<guid>https://lankabusiness.lk/deputy-minister-of-tourism-prof-euwan-ranasinghe-addresses-challenges-at-sigiriya-to-enhance-visitor-experience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Euwan Ranasinghe convened a high-level meeting to address significant issues affecting tourists at Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Key challenges discussed included long queues, inadequate first aid and water facilities, poor rest areas, insufficient lighting, inadequate shelters for emergencies like wasp attacks, and unregulated tourist guides.

Infrastructure concerns such as traffic congestion, outdated museum facilities, neglected historical features like ancient water lilies, and a lack of engaging signage were also highlighted. Despite high entry fees, tourists feel the experience lacks value.

Proposed solutions include streamlining ticketing, improving safety measures, creating rest areas, upgrading the museum, restoring historical features, and enhancing visitor navigation through thematic signage. These measures aim to elevate Sigiriya&#039;s appeal and ensure sustainable management of its cultural and archaeological significance. ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://lankabusiness.lk/uploads/images/202501/image_870x580_677a9ad2d09c7.jpg" length="88304" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:15:13 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>&quot;Sigiriya Tourism Revamp&quot;</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sugath Pushpakumara’s Remarkable Cycling Expedition</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/sugath-pushpakumaras-remarkable-cycling-expedition</link>
<guid>https://lankabusiness.lk/sugath-pushpakumaras-remarkable-cycling-expedition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ J.P. Sugath Pushpakumara undertook an extraordinary 7,000-kilometer cycling journey across Sri Lanka and India, demonstrating remarkable resilience and a passion for exploration. Starting in Sri Lanka and continuing through major Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh, he faced extreme weather, mechanical challenges, and physical exhaustion. His journey is a powerful testament to human determination and serves as an inspiration to pursue dreams against all odds. ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://lankabusiness.lk/uploads/images/202412/image_870x580_6770235be3804.jpg" length="104096" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2024 21:45:12 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cycling Resilience</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Link Natural recognised at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/link-natural-recognised-at-best-corporate-citizen-sustainability-awards-2024</link>
<guid>https://lankabusiness.lk/link-natural-recognised-at-best-corporate-citizen-sustainability-awards-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Link Natural’s ‘Saara Osu’ Project Earns Sustainability Award

Link Natural, a CIC Holdings subsidiary, won the Best Sustainability Projects Award 2024 for its ‘Saara Osu’ initiative, addressing Sri Lanka’s reliance on imported herbal materials while empowering rural communities. The project supports own land cultivation, out-grower programs, and sustainable wild harvesting, aligning with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

By 2024/25, the project will distribute Rs. 32 million among 360 farmers (SDG 1) and involves over 50% women in cultivation (SDG 5). Benefits include access to healthy planting materials, buy-back agreements, stable pricing, and farmer training programs.

CEO Ashan Ransilige highlighted the company’s dedication to ethical sourcing, community empowerment, and sustainability as core values driving its success. ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://lankabusiness.lk/uploads/images/202412/image_870x580_676428eda720f.jpg" length="69500" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:40:04 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sustainable Herbal Farming</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Global Hub for Sustainable Development and Medway Hospitals Drive Health, Wellbeing, and Tourism Initiatives</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/Global-Hub-for-Sustainable-Development-and-Medway-Hospitals-Drive-Health%2C-Wellbeing%2C-and-Tourism-Initiatives</link>
<guid>https://lankabusiness.lk/Global-Hub-for-Sustainable-Development-and-Medway-Hospitals-Drive-Health%2C-Wellbeing%2C-and-Tourism-Initiatives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global Hub for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with Medway Hospitals Group, recently hosted an awareness program focused on &quot;Good Health and Wellbeing for All,&quot; supporting the United Nations’ SDG 3. Key leaders, including M.S.A. Muneer, Vice President of Global Hub, and Mr. Venkata Phanidhar, CEO of Medway Hospitals, addressed the potential of medical and eco-tourism between Sri Lanka and India. The event gathered business and community leaders, highlighting partnerships for accessible healthcare, preventive wellness, and sustainable tourism practices that bridge health and economic development across both nations. ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://lankabusiness.lk/uploads/images/202410/image_870x580_6721074d9ee07.jpg" length="98333" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:34:26 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
</item>

</channel>
</rss>