Consulate General of India Hambantota
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Press Release
Distribution of dry rations and essential materials to the families in Buttala
01. Continuing its support to the people of Sri Lanka during the current challenging times Consulate General of India in Hambantota together with Historical Yudagana Raja Maha Viharaya, distributed dry ration and essential materials to the families affected by corona pandemic in Buttala on 5th August 2021. The materials were distributed by Consul General of India in Hambantota Mr. Dipin P.R and Mr. R.M.R.S. Thilakarathne Divisional Secretary of Buttala in the presence of Chief Priest Ven. Galtamwaththe Dharmakeerthi Sri Chandrajothi Nandarathana Thero at an event held at Divisional Secretariat, Buttala.
02. Earlier on 28th June & 8th July, the Consulate General of India, Hambantota distributed dry ration and essential materials to the families affected by corona pandemic in Galle & Tissamaharama. 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.
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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5th August 2021
Hambantota
