Fifteen families in Verugal, Muthur and Seruwila receive new homes in community upliftment initiative
In a significant contribution towards rebuilding the lives of flood-affected communities in the Eastern Province, Tokyo Cement Group has committed Rs. 100 million to construct 15 homes for families whose houses were destroyed in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. Spanning the Divisional Secretariat areas of Muthur, Verugal and Seruwila in the Trincomalee District, the housing project is being implemented in three phases, providing permanent homes to families in need while supporting the recovery of communities affected by natural disasters.
The Governor of the Eastern Province, Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera and Tokyo Cement Group Chairman, Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC, ceremonially handed over the keys to five families in Muthur, marking the completion of the first phase of the housing project. The event was also attended by Mr. V. M. Ravinthirakumar, General Manager of the Tokyo Eastern Cement Factory, Mrs. M.S.F. Roshana, Assistant Divisional Secretary/Assistant GA of the Mutur Divisional Secretariat, Eng. Sugumaran, Chairman of the Eastern Province Housing Authority, and Eng. Thuwaragan, Chief Engineer of the Buildings Department together with other state sector representatives.
The initiative comprises of fifteen single-storey, two-bedroom houses, equipped with essential amenities, including electricity and water, to provide beneficiary families with safe and comfortable living conditions. The second phase of the project, comprising another five houses, is nearing completion, with the handover scheduled for November.
The milestone also marked the commencement of the third phase of the project in Seruwavila, where construction of the remaining five houses is planned. The foundation stone-laying ceremony was held under the auspicious of the Governor of the Eastern Province, Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera, and Tokyo Cement Group Chairman, Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC. The event was attended by Mr. V. M. Ravinthirakumar, General Manager of the Tokyo Eastern Cement Factory, Seruwavila Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Thushara Sampath, Eng. Sugumaran, Chairman of the Eastern Province Housing Authority, and Eng. Thuwaragan, Chief Engineer of the Buildings Department and several other representatives of key government institutions.
The Eastern Province Housing Authority and the Trincomalee District Secretariat facilitated the initiative by identifying the most deserving families. The project is managed and implemented by the civil engineering team at Tokyo Eastern Cement Factory, in close coordination with government authorities, to ensure the effective execution of this far-reaching initiative. With the completion of all fifteen houses, the initiative addresses the immediate need for secure housing among families who lost their homes, while contributing to the longer-term recovery and resilience of affected communities.
Through this initiative, Tokyo Cement Group, Sri Lanka’s largest supplier of cement, concrete and cement-based value-added construction materials, continues to demonstrate its commitment to community development and disaster recovery. Beyond addressing the immediate need for housing, the project seeks to help affected families regain a sense of security, stability and dignity as they rebuild their lives while ensuring sustainable recovery in the Eastern Province.
The initiative further reflects Tokyo Cement’s broader vision as the leading partner in Nation-building to reinvest in Sri Lanka and contribute to the wellbeing of communities in which it operates. By providing
permanent homes to families who have lost theirs, Tokyo Cement Group is helping lay the foundations for stronger, more resilient communities, allowing them to play their part in building the national economy.
Image Caption : families in Verugal, Muthur and Seruwila receive new homes in community upliftment initiative
