Vice President Radhakrishnan Engages with Indian Housing Project Beneficiaries in Sri Lanka
VP Radhakrishnan meets beneficiaries of Indian Housing Project in Sri Lanka
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During his visit to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met with Indian-origin Tamil beneficiaries of houses built with Indian assistance. He highlighted India's commitment to the welfare of Tamils in Sri Lanka and announced plans for additional housing and educational scholarships.
- 01Vice President Radhakrishnan visited Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, marking the first visit by an Indian vice president.
- 02India has provided 50,000 houses for Tamil families in Sri Lanka, with an additional 10,000 houses planned.
- 03Scholarships for Tamil students under the Ceylon Estate Workers Education Trust will be doubled from 350 to 700.
- 04The Overseas Citizen Card will now be available for the fifth and sixth generation of the Indian diaspora.
- 05The Indian Housing Project represents a commitment of nearly βΉ1,835 crore (approximately $220 million USD).
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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 βΉ1,835 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.
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The Indian Housing Project not only provides housing but also enhances educational opportunities for the Tamil community in Sri Lanka, benefiting many families.
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