Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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PRESS RELEASE

Establishment of 10 Mini-Bharat Corners in Hambantota District

 The Consulate General of India in Hambantota extended its support to the Lunugamwehera Pradeshiya Sabha in Hambantota district of Southern Province of Sri Lanka in establishing 10 Rural Libraries and Mini-Bharat Corners across Lunugamwehera. 

2.       This initiative was undertaken as part of National Literature Month and Reading Month celebrations in Sri Lanka. These Bharat Corners set up in rural libraries are expected to serve as valuable resources for local communities enabling them access to books and motivate readers of all ages. This is also aimed at cultivating the habit of reading and knowledge-sharing in rural communities.

3.       In an inauguration ceremony held on 22.11.2024, Mr. Harvinder Singh, Consul General presented books in Sinhala language for the rural libraries as requested by the Pradeshiya Sabha.  In addition to this, books and reading material procured from India was also handed over. The event was also attended by  Mr. I.L. Wickramanayaka, Divisional Secretary Lunugamwehera; Ms. Dilini Vithana, Assistant Local Government Commissioner and Mr.. Nirodha Prasad Koralage, Deputy Director of Local Government.

4.       This collaboration highlights Government of India's commitment to supporting educational and cultural initiatives that strengthen ties between India and Sri Lanka.

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Hambantota

26 November 2024