Financial Support for Housing Project for Families Affected by Cyclone Ditwah
People’s Bank has come forward to donate Rs. 300 million to the ‘Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ to support the development of a multi-storey housing project in the Nuwara Eliya District, which is being constructed to resettle families affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
This initiative, undertaken in commemoration of the Bank’s 65th anniversary, forms a key component of its Mahajana Mehewara Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting communities and promoting sustainability.
The symbolic cheque for the donation was handed over at the Presidential Secretariat by People’s Bank CEO/GM Mr. Clive Fonseka and People’s Bank Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando to the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. Head of Marketing Nalaka Wijayawardana was also present at the occasion.
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in November 2025, along with the subsequent landslides in the Nuwara Eliya town area, caused extensive damage to residential properties and displaced numerous families. In response, the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply initiated a permanent housing programme to provide secure and sustainable living conditions. The contribution by People’s Bank highlights the national importance of this initiative and underscores the Bank’s continued role in supporting post-disaster recovery and community resilience.
The proposed development comprises of a fully integrated multi-storey housing complex designed to ensure both comfort and long-term sustainability. The residential component will consist of three multi-storey blocks, offering a total of 120 housing units, with 40 units allocated per block.
In addition to housing, the project incorporates comprehensive infrastructure and community facilities to support a holistic living environment. Planned infrastructure includes internal road networks, dedicated parking facilities, a wastewater treatment plant, and solar-powered outdoor lighting systems. Community-oriented amenities will feature a health centre, day-care centre, commercial outlets, a community centre, a children’s play area, a condominium management office, and a fully operational banking unit. Each block is expected to be completed within approximately a six-month construction period, enabling the timely resettlement of affected families.
Design and consultancy services for the project will be undertaken by the State Engineering Corporation, ensuring adherence to national standards and best practices in construction and urban planning.
As Sri Lanka’s largest bank in terms of customer base and the branch network, People’s Bank has consistently extended its services beyond banking to support impactful CSR initiatives. Guided by its enduring ethos, “Pride of the Nation”, the Bank continues to play a transformative role in uplifting communities and contributing to sustainable national development.
