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Ven. Dhammavansa Nahimigama model village built with Indian grant support inaugurated
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|October 15, 2025
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Ports and Civil Aviation Services Minister Anura Karunathilaka jointly inaugurated and handed over Ven. Dhammavansa Nahimigama Model Village in Rathnapura to the 24 beneficiary families recently. Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Sundaralingam Pradeep and Member of Parliament Sunil Rajapaksha also participated in the ceremony.
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Indian HC Jha speaking with some benefciaries of the project
Speaking at the event, High Commissioner Jha emphasised India's unwavering commitment to support Sri Lanka's development, particularly in improving livelihoods and supporting development of communities.
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