Vice President C P Radhakrishnan's visit to Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka included meetings with Indian-origin Tamil beneficiaries of the Indian Housing Project. He emphasized India's dedication to the welfare of the Tamil community, announcing that 50,000 houses have been constructed with Indian assistance, and 10,000 more are planned under the project's fourth phase. Radhakrishnan expressed condolences for the impact of Cyclone Ditwa and discussed India's relief efforts. Additionally, he announced the doubling of scholarships for Tamil students under the Ceylon Estate Workers Education Trust from 350 to 700 and the extension of the Overseas Citizen Card to the fifth and sixth generations of the Indian diaspora. The Indian Housing Project, which began nearly 15 years ago, has a total investment of ₹1,835 crore (approximately $220 million USD) and is the largest Indian grant assistance project outside of India. Radhakrishnan's discussions with Sri Lankan leaders also covered bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including housing and education.