Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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Press Release

Distribution of dry rations and essential materials to the families in Tissamaharama

01. Continuing its support to the people of Sri Lanka during the current challenging times Consulate General of India in Hambantota together with Tissamaharama Temple, distributed dry ration and essential materials to the families affected by corona pandemic in Tissamaharama on 8^th July 2021. The materials were distributed by Consul General of India in Hambantota Mr. Dipin P.R and Ven. Dr. Dewalegama Dhammasena Thero, Chief Priest at a distribution ceremony held at Tissamaharama Temple,

02.  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 and priorities and touch the lives of common people across Sri Lanka.  On June 28^th the Consulate General of India also distributed dry ration and essential materials to the families affected by floods and corona pandemic in Galle together with Divisional Secretariat Galle.

03. 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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8^th July 2021

Hambantota