MoUs
a) MoU for Construction of four-Storey Medical Ward Complex at District General Hospital in Mullaitivu
b) Six MoUs for implementation of priority projects under the Multi-Sectoral Grant Assistance for Eastern Province
i) MoU on Women Empowerment via Establishment of Batik Training Centres in Eastern Province;
ii) MoU for Establishment of a Premature Baby Unit at Base Hospital in Dehiattakandiya
iii) MoU for Construction of EYE, ENT, and Mental Health Units at Base Hospital in Muthur
iv) MoU for Establishment of Contract Farmer Clusters;
v) MoU for Establishment of Sustainable Ayurveda Village;
vi) MoU for Establishment of Ward Complex at Central Ayurvedic Dispensary in Gomarankadawla
Announcements
a) Announcements regarding extension of OCI eligibility up to sixth generation of Indian diaspora and simplification of OCI process for benefit of Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community
b) Announcement of completion of Indian Housing Project Phase III in which a total of 4000 houses have been constructed for benefit of plantation community families
c) Announcement of resumption of train services on restored Northern Railway Line as a part of post-Ditwah rehabilitation package
d) Announcement of installation of a set of 3 Bailey bridges – 1 in Central Province (Kandy) and 2 in Uva Province as a part of post-Ditwah rehabilitation package
e) Announcement of enhancement under CEWET (Ceylon Estate Workers Education Trust) scholarship for benefit of students from estate communities.
f) Announcement of Sri Lanka agreeing to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance.
Colombo
April 19, 2026