As an attempt of outreaching the business and trade, the Deputy High Commissioner Dr.D.Venkateshwaran visited one of the largest Thermal Power Plant in South India  Mutiara Thermal Power Plant (MTPP) of Coal and Oil Group situated at Tuticorin on 24th June. The Coal and Oil Group is an integrated energy and infrastructure company found in 1998 and it has been operating for over 2 decades in the Indian energy sector. The 1200 MW Mutiara Thermal Power Plant has been providing fuel management solutions predominately with imported thermal coal but also pet coke, anthracite, sized coal etc. Dr.Venkateshwaran met the Director of Projects, Mr.J.Y.M.Abdul Cader and other official of shipping Mr.Ahmed Ejas. Mr.Abdul discussed with the Deputy High Commissioner on the transmission of 600 MW power to Sri Lanka and also about the import of coal, fuel management and power generation. Also, the distribution of power to various organizations through MTPP was also discussed. As a conclusion, the Deputy High Commissioner inspected the site accompanied by the company officials and as a CSR activity Dr.Venkateshwaran planted a tree at their site premises.

The Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai together with Business Network India, Coimbatore organized a virtual business conclave on 30th January 2021 with the aim of enhancing awareness of business opportunities available in Sri Lanka and India. Making the keynote speech at the meeting Mr. K. Kiritharan, Actg. Deputy High Commissioner highlighted the humongous trade and investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka and invited Indian entrepreneurs to explore the business opportunities available in Sri Lanka in heterogeneous sectors. Moreover, all the concerns raised by the participants were answered by Mr. Dilanga Hettiarachchi, Third Secretary (Commercial) of the Deputy High Commission.

More than 250 participants attended this virtual session.