Government committed to fully integrate Tamil people living in the hill country into Sri Lankan society

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, speaking at the ‘Naam 200’ (We are 200) celebration, emphasized the goal of moving the country forward by uniting all its citizens. He stated that it is the current government’s policy to uphold the rights of all Sri Lankan citizens, regardless of their background. The aim is to build a developed Sri Lanka by bringing everyone together.

‘Naam 200’ was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo today (02), marking the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) people in the hill country. The event was honoured by the presence of Indian Finance Minister, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, who was warmly welcomed by over 5,000 Tamil people from the hill country.

President Wickremesinghe and Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for a project to construct 10,000 houses with Indian aid in the lower part of Mount Vernon Estate, Dimbula, Kotagala. Additionally, a new auditorium and computer unit at the Hatton Vocational Training Centre were inaugurated virtually, and school equipment was distributed to students.