24 February 2026

Seminar on Indian aid for Sri Lanka



Seminar on Indian aid for Sri Lanka

On February 24, Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja, Professorial Fellow in Economics and Trade at Gateway House, delivered a talk “How Might Indian Aid Be Made Effective for Cyclone Dithwah-Hit Sri Lanka?” at a seminar organised by Research and Information System for Developing Countries on leveraging Indian aid for cyclone-affected Sri Lanka. He recommended India’s constructive provision of essential support for rebuilding Sri Lanka’s economy, sharing policy expertise, and establishing a bilateral safety net, among other measures.