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The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, participated in the Spark Minda Foundation Prosthetic Fitment Camp

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, participated in the Spark Minda Foundation Prosthetic Fitment Camp, a three-day initiative organized at the BMVSS (Jaipur Foot) Centre in Chennai from 19 to 21 November 2025. The camp aimed to restore mobility and dignity for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by providing free artificial limbs and assistive aids. A special highlight was the participation of 33 PwDs from Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in cross-border humanitarian collaboration. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. Vinod Surana, CEO & Partner, Surana & Surana International Attorneys,  Prof. Chelva Kumar, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Mr. Raj Kishore Naik, Head – Development Sourcing, Ashok Leyland,  Mr. Tilak Ahuja, Chief Procurement Officer, Switch Mobility; and Mr. Shanmugavel, Chief Operating Officer, Switch Mobility.

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The meet-and-greet evening

The meet-and-greet evening was jointly organized by Mr. Sathish Jupiter, Chief Executive Officer, Jupiter Events and The Park Hotel to warmly welcome the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka for Southern India, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, on 18th November 2025 at The Park, Chennai. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of the Civil Supplies Department, Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali, Dewan to the Prince of Arcot along with a distinguished gathering of senior government officials, members of the diplomatic community, and other prominent personalities.

 

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Participation of the Deputy High Commissioner in the 6th Annual Dinner Gathering of the Sri Lanka Friendship Association of South India

Dr. Ganesanthan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka for Southern India, participated in the 6th Annual Dinner Gathering of the Sri Lanka Friendship Association of South India, held on 8th November 2025. The Deputy High Commissioner was honoured as an Esteemed Patron of the Association The gathering was also graced by the presence of Mr. V. Mahalingam, IFS (Retd.), Former Ambassador of India to Guyana, Antigua and Barbuda, and St. Kitts and Nevis and the first Consul General of India in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. During the event, the Deputy High Commissioner encouraged members of the association to continue their valuable efforts in promoting Sri Lanka’s development and strengthening its cultural and community ties in Southern India.