📈 Govt. Invites EOIs to Develop Underutilised State Plantation Lands

The Government of Sri Lanka has officially called for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to develop and optimize underutilised lands and properties owned by three major State plantation entities. The initiative aims to attract fresh investment, modernize operations, and drive productivity. • Core Objective: Unlock value from underutilised state assets, promote diversification, and improve productivity within the national plantation industry. • Targeted State Entities: The initiative covers lands belonging to the Janatha Estates Development Board (JEDB), Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation (SLSPC), and Elkaduwa Plantations Ltd. (EPL). • Investor Eligibility: Open strictly to 'Eligible Investors', defined as Sri Lankan citizens or legal entities established under Sri Lankan law. • The Process: - Applicants will be evaluated and shortlisted by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure's High-Level Procurement Committee. - Shortlisted investors will advance to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage. Counteroffers will not be permitted during the RFP stage. - Investors can apply for multiple properties, but separate EOI forms must be submitted for each individual land parcel. • Key Timeline & Details: - Land plot details will be published on www.plantation.gov.lk starting 26 May 2026. - Site inspections require prior written approval from the Ministry. - Completed EOIs must be submitted to the Ministry in Battaramulla before 11:00 a.m. on 30 June 2026.