India has increased its grant for upgrading schools in Sri Lanka’s plantation areas, raising its total commitment to Rs. 600 million (INR 172.25 million). This initiative is aimed at improving educational infrastructure in the Indian-origin Tamil community, with the focus on nine schools across Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern Provinces. The move strengthens India-Sri Lanka bilateral ties in education, continuing the legacy of development cooperation initiated in previous years.
The grant increase comes after diplomatic letters were exchanged on October 18, 2024, between Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Sri Lanka’s Education Secretary J.M. Thilaka Jayasundara. The project will enhance facilities at nine plantation schools, supporting thousands of students in marginalised communities.
This grant builds on a Rs. 2.6 billion (INR 750 million) package agreed upon in the previous year, which funds over 100 schools island-wide. Past initiatives, including the establishment of smart classrooms and vocational training, continue to transform education in Sri Lanka’s plantation sector, focusing on long-term upliftment.
Former Cabinet Minister Jeevan Thondaman highlighted the transformative impact of these grants, which align with ongoing efforts to boost educational opportunities in the plantation sector. The Thondaman Vocational Training Centre in Hatton, among other initiatives, plays a vital role in providing technical education and shaping the future of the community.
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