Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Dr. L Murugan is visiting Sri Lanka from 9-12 February 2023 to participate in dedication of Jaffna Cultural Centre constructed with Government of India Grant, to the people of Sri Lanka. Hon'ble Prime Minister had laid the foundation stone for the Centre in March 2015.

During the visit, Hon. Minister of State would visit various sites that underline the scale and extent of Government of India's people-centric development partnership in Sri Lanka. He will also interact with a cross-section of leaders and stakeholders during the visit.

Jaffna Cultural Centre is a magnificent example of India-Sri Lanka development partnership. It was conceived as a reconciliation project primarily aimed at expanding cultural infrastructure for people of Northern Province. This state-of-the-art facility consists of multiple facilities such as a museum of two floors; an advanced theatre style auditorium for more than 600 people; a 11- storeyed learning tower; a public square which could also act as an amphitheatre; etc.

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