Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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Press Release

Handing over of Humanitarian assistance in Hambantota

With the objective of further strengthening friendly relations and once again extending a helping hand towards the people in Sri Lanka, Acting Consul General Mr. Atul Aggarwal handed over humanitarian assistance in the form of food materials and other essential domestic supplies for low income families in Hambantota District on 22^nd April 2022 at the premises of Hambantota Nimbaramaya Temple.  The programme was carried out under grant assistance by the Government of India.

02.       More than 120 low income families in Hambantota area received the food materials and other domestic supplies as a part of the programme. Speaking at the event, Acting Consul General underlined that India cares for the people of Sri Lanka and will continue to extend such humanitarian assistance in future in all possible ways for overcoming economic and other challenges being faced by various communities.

04.       Consulate General of India Hambantota has always been forthcoming to assist the people of Sri Lanka in Southern Province and Monaragala District during the time of needs. During the Covid 19 pandemic situation, Consulate General of India, Hambantota distributed dry ration and essential materials to the families affected by corona pandemic  in Galle, Tissamaharama, Buttala, Madampagama, Hikkaduwa, Ratgama & Hambantota. 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.

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22^nd April 2022