Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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Press Release

Distribution of dry rations and essential materials to the families in Madampegama, Ratgama & Hikkaduwa

Extending support to the people in Southern Province during the Covid 19 pandemic time, Consulate General of India in Hambantota, distributed dry ration and essential materials to the families in Madampagama, Hikkaduwa & Ratgama areas on 13th August 2021. The materials were distributed by Consul General of India in Hambantota, Mr. Dipin P.R and Hon. Mohan P. De Silva, State Minister of Coast Conservation and Low-Lying Lands Development in the presence of other local government dignitaries. 

02.       Along with the dry ration distribution, Consulate General of India, Hambantota also presented essential reading materials, reference books and other stationaries to 20 schools in Galle District. The books were presented to the principals of the schools who were present at the occasion & they deeply appreciated this goodwill gesture.

03.       Previously on 28^th June, 8^th July & 5^th August the Consulate General of India distributed dry ration and essential materials to the families affected by corona pandemic in Galle, Tissamaharama & Buttala. Sri Lanka is among the major recipients of development assistance from the Government of India. India’s development projects in Sri Lanka are based on Sri Lanka’s own choices, priorities and touch the lives of common people across Sri Lanka. India’s overall assistance to Sri Lanka currently stands at more than USD 3.5 billion with USD 570 million being grants.  While close to 65 grant projects have already been carried out across the Island, 20 of them are being at various stages of implementation.

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13^th August 2021

Hambantota