As the current chairman, of the Sapumal Foundation, show casing works especially by the `43 Group, the first modern art movement in Sri Lanka, he has advanced the cause of art by giving presentatio...view moreAs the current chairman, of the Sapumal Foundation, show casing works especially by the `43 Group, the first modern art movement in Sri Lanka, he has advanced the cause of art by giving presentations, talks and holding exhibitions.
He bought a secondary scrub jungle in 1985 and inspired villagers in the area to become environmentally aware and manage it since 1995. It is the first community managed conservation project in Sri Lanka, declared a sanctuary in 2017 by government gazette.
He is also the chairman of a charitable trust which has helped a large number of causes and individuals in need.view less