To meet the urgent needs of victims of the recent landslides in Koslanda region of the Badulla district in Uva Province, the Government of India has announced Sri Lankan Rupees 5 million worth of immediate relief as emergency humanitarian assistance.  The High Commission of India in Colombo and the Assistant High Commissioner in Kandy will work closely with the Government of Sri Lanka to coordinate the provision of this relief assistance.

The Government of India is considering, in consultation with the Government of Sri Lankan Government, medium and long-term assistance options. 

Yesterday, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India  and the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, conveyed their deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Sri Lanka and the families affected by the recent landslides. 

 The Government of India stands ready to assist the Government of Sri Lanka to deal with this natural disaster.

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