The High Commission of India in Colombo and the Consulates in Jaffna, Kandy, and Hambantota organized a series of events to distribute festive kits and provide assistance ahead of Pongal and the New Year celebrations. These efforts aimed to foster goodwill and support communities across Sri Lanka.
- Northern Province:
- Pongal kits were distributed at events held at the Kayts Divisional Secretariat and the Selva Sannithi Murugan Kovil in Thondaimanaru.
- School bags and learning kits were provided to underprivileged students at the Kalaimagal Free Education Society in Chulipuram.
- Eastern Province:
- In collaboration with the District Secretariat of Batticaloa, essential supplies were distributed to assist 750 flood-affected families in areas such as Koralai Pattu South and West, Eravur Pattu, Manmunai South West, Porathivu Pattu, Manmunai South, and Eruvil Pattu.
- Central Province (Kandy):
- As part of New Year celebrations, 200 umbrellas and raincoats were distributed to estate workers at an event held at St. Joseph Vaz Church in Kadiyanlena, Nawalapitiya.
- On the occasion of Duruthu Poya Day, over 50 mattresses were donated to the pilgrim rest house at Divurumpola Raja Maha Viharaya.
- Southern Province (Hambantota):
- Eight LED televisions were gifted to Tissamaharama Base Hospital.
- A special Ayurveda medical camp, organized in collaboration with the Department of Ayurveda, Uva Province, provided free consultations and medicines to local residents at Sri Sudharmarama Raja Maha Viharaya.
- Ongoing Efforts:
- Upcoming initiatives include the donation of roofing sheets to families in Matale affected by recent climatic disasters, school bags and stationery for students at Ramboda Temple, and a herbal crusher machine for the Chamal Rajapaksa Ayurvedic Hospital in Hambantota.
- Additional items, such as a water purifier for Iqra Primary School (Hambantota), a photocopier and multimedia projector for Aluthwala Maha Vidyalaya (Galle), and essential fishing equipment for the Jaffna fishing community, will also be distributed in the coming days.
These efforts highlight the spirit of care and cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, aimed at spreading festive joy and providing meaningful assistance to those in need.
