The Management Club (TMC) Jaffna concluded its highly anticipated Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 27 August 2026 at its host hotel, Jetwing Jaffna, bringing together prominent regional administrators, international diplomats, academic leaders, international financing agencies, and top corporate professionals from across the Northern Province.
Northern Province Governor Nagalingam Vedanayahan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He specifically highlighted TMC Jaffna’s recent program, an innovative morning session with a gastronomy specialist, which successfully elevated local food and culture to a new professional tier for the North. Furthermore, he noted that the NIS 26′ initiative has actively accelerated investments into the region. He described this investor-friendly, one-stop-shop digital platform as the vital gateway to unlocking ease of doing business in the Northern Province.
The event’s Keynote Speaker was Consul General of India for Jaffna Shri Sai Murali S. He spoke of the Northern Investment Summit and its metuculus planning , execution for post event success and awareness created towards accelerated investment which in turn attracted partcipation of the SriLankans living overseas and the diaspora community.
Consultant and World Bank representative in Colombo Dr. Kanishka Balasuriya, informed of World Bank’s recent investments in the North, totaling Rs. 100 million. Where a larger portion is invested in developing the heritage properties- Jaffna Fort and the Kurunagar Jetty to attract tourism and investment.
TMC Jaffna Chairman Elect Dr. Chandrakumar, expressed his profound appreciation to the attendees stating that ‘The exceptional turnout and the vibrant exchange of ideas witnessed at this year’s AGM underscore our community’s shared commitment to leadership excellence. TMC Jaffna remains a steadfast bedrock for elite executive training and strategic networking in the Northern region.’
TMC Board of Management President Roger Talayaratne delivered a sharp, precise brief celebrating 25 years of the institution’s impact: ‘Operating under our core motto, ‘Fostering Professionalism’ when we mark two and a half decades of upgrading management standards and empowering young talent across Sri Lanka. True leadership demands absolute accountability to accepted responsibilities, turning challenges into clear opportunities for building regional capability. While synchronising the distinct roles of our key executive committees in Colombo and Mount Lavinia, Jaffna plays an exceptionally critical role in our collective working. This alignment transforms TMC into a unified national vehicle, driving regional development as a vital national cause. Further he stated the newly appointed TMC Jaffna Executive Committee, ‘Your mandate is critical and you must stand as a highly responsible, proactive Exco that directly accelerates the Northern region’s development by driving strategic initiatives, fostering public-private partnerships, and supporting the economic transformations required for sustained regional growth.’
TMC Board of Management VP – Administration and NIS 26 Deputy Chair Shanthi Bhagirathan, emphasised the critical role of the global diaspora community, particularly successful third-generation families overseas where they can move beyond basic financial aid,but actively invest in their homeland by sharing knowledge, supporting local startups, empowering SMEs, support in establishing connectivity to local exporters, deploying savings into regional projects,by using technical advantage and electronic connectivity for remote working than physical presence to support local businesses.
TMC Jaffna Immediate Past Chairman and NIS 26 Regional Chairman Anu Rakavan, elaborated on future direction and role in influencing and accelerating regional growth of the initiative. He also emphasised the importance of high level of collaborative enthusiasm between the general public and government administrative channels.
Concluding the technical updates, NIS 26 Project Chairman Kaushal Rajapaksa, briefed on the launch of the OSSI (One-Stop-Shop Investment) platform, designed for ease of doing business which manages the approvals of new investment projects electronically. As such global investors who are looking for and even project owners too can see the available opportunities in a single platform to connect, and secure investments.
At the AGM session the following members were elected to take charge of affairs in 2026/27: Chairman Dr. S. Chandrakumar, Vice Chair Niranjan Vivekanandan, Treasurer Gokulshankar Ponniah, Secretary Sivaprakash and Asst. Secretary Jana Rajalingam.
TMC Jaffna is paving the way for systemic, sustained regional economic growth. This multi-sector alliance creates a blueprint for regional transformation, proving that professional bodies can actively bridge the gap between policy, community talent, and global investment.