JAT launches ‘Pintharu Abhiman’ 3rd edition

• Uplifts and recognises Sri Lanka’s wood finishing professionals

JAT Holdings PLC launched the third edition of its flagship painter empowerment initiative JAT Pintharu Abhiman. 

This year’s series of workshops will span eight cities over the course of three months, with an anticipated participation of over 800 professional painters from across the island.

Initiated by JAT Holdings as a dedicated national platform to educate, upskill and empower painters, JAT Pintharu Abhiman enables access to practical training while also guiding participants on their journey toward industry-recognised professional qualifications.

Over the past two years alone, the initiative has conducted 16 workshops across the island, successfully training over 1,700 painters. Building on this success, the 2025 edition will continue the format of a theoretical knowledge-sharing session, followed by a hands-on practical module, culminating in a competition to crown the Best Wood Finisher in each region.

A cornerstone of JAT Pintharu Abhiman is JAT’s long-standing partnership with the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA). Through this association, over 700 painters have already been supported to obtain their NVQ certifications, equipping them with formal recognition and opening up long-term career opportunities.

JAT Holdings Director Marketing Dilshan Rodrigo said, “JAT Pintharu Abhiman is more than just a training programme – it’s our way of honouring the contribution of painters to the industry while giving them the tools to thrive. With every workshop, we aim to build not just skills but pride and aspiration among Sri Lanka’s painting community, uplifting them as professionals of their craft.”