GRI supports rubber farming communities with Green X Circle

GRI recently held two outreach events with some of the natural rubber farming communities it works with. The events were held under GRI’s Green X Circle initiative which supports Sri Lanka’s farming communities and the country’s vibrant agricultural industry. Identifying a need for extra-curricular sporting activities and equipment for school children in the area, the company distributed cricket, volleyball and badminton equipment to selected schools in Monaragala, Sri Lanka.

“I convey our heartfelt gratitude to GRI in helping us develop the sporting skills of students at our school. We hope GRI will continue to support these children in the future and wish the management success in all their future endeavours,” said D M Senevirathna, Principal of the Monaragala school.

“As a specialty tyre manufacturer for agriculture equipment, GRI recognizes the importance of smallholder farmers in Sri Lanka and the unique challenges their communities face. Our Green X Circle initiative helps improve the socio-economic status of Sri Lankan rubber farmers by ensuring fair compensation for their produce and giving them the foundation to expand and innovate in rubber cultivation. GRI works with the community to provide solutions for their challenges as the Green X Circle is focused on sustainability and taking on a holistic, long-term approach,” stated Dr Mahesha Ranasoma, CEO of GRI.

H M Ranjith, a rubber farmer from Nakkala, Monaragala noted that a unique aspect of their relationship with GRI is its close-knit connections: “We have been supplying rubber sheets to GRI ever since they opened the Nakkala GRI Rubber Purchasing Centre. The main reason for this is the great service by GRI rendered to us and the recognition they have for the work we do. The schoolbags and stationary gifted to these children will go a long way and we will continue to further develop our relationship with GRI in the future.