SLT and Mobitel together began exemplary green initiative project in simultaneously with Sri Lankan Premier League (LPL) 2020 called “SLT – Mobitel Green Premier League” (GPL) as sustainable environmental conservation. According to the winning score of each team in every match of the LPL, SLT and Mobitel will take necessary actions to plant the equivalent number of plants as forest restoration at Rajawaka forest reserve in Kalthota, Balangoda. Thus, by the end of the LPL tournament, SLT and Mobitel will have taken the necessary actions to plant  possibly around 4000 plants to the forest reserve and would have arranged a sustainable maintenance program with Forest Department which in accordance with UN sustainable developments goals. This would be a pioneer project within the context of any cricket premier league in the world!.

From the 26^th of November 2020 till the 16^th of December 2020, SLT and Mobitel will be conducting this remarkable initiative aiming to increase the forest cover in Sri Lanka by planting these trees in 6 hectares in Rajawaka Forest reserve which has identified as a reach biodiversity site and also the major water catchment area for the Samanalawewa reservoir.  With an island-wide reach as the national telecommunications service provider, SLT hopes to inspire sports fans and the youth of the country to undertake their own steps towards environmental conservation and sustainability. SLT will continuously monitor this project in next two years with the support of Forest department to ensure the desired outcomes.

Furthermore, SLT has initiated the SLT Virtual Premier League (SLT VPL) – an online cricket tournament for cricket fans across the country. This can be accessed by logging in to the SLT Facebook page.  Fans can support their favorite team and stand a chance to win exciting gifts from SLT. You can also guess the winning team on the SLT Instagram page and win prizes. By guessing the Man of the Match or Highest Wicket Taker and Highest 6 hitter, lucky cricket fans could win fabulous prizes. Follow, like and stay connected with the Facebook, Instagram and YouTube platforms to find out if you are one of the lucky winners. Be up to date on the super-fast moments of the LPL 2020, with SLT.