CONSULATE GENERAL OF SRI LANKA IN MUMBAI, INDIA

Mission Activities

Christmas Celebrations in Mumbai

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai held its Annual Christmas Celebrations on 20^th December 2019 at the Mission Premises. The event was attended by a large gathering of Sri Lankans representing Sri Lanka Navy, Army, Air force Officials and trainees in Maharashtra State, Sri Lankan Students in Pune and the Senior State Officials.

A visit by the SME Exporters of Sri Lanka to Mumbai for “Production Process Improvement & Market Penetration” Programme

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai in collaboration with the Export Development Board (EDB), Sri Lanka organized a “Production Process Improvement and Market Penetration Programme” for SME exporters of Sri Lanka in Mumbai recently. The objective of this programme was to nurture and promote new entrepreneurs for the International market by learning the experience of SME sector in India.

Sri Lankan Automobile Component Manufacturers undertook an Advance Technical Training at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune, India

The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai together with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) organized a Tailor-made Technical training and exposure programme for the Sri Lankan Automobile Component Manufacturers / Exporters at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), recently.

Sri Lanka Pavilion at “World Trade Expo” in Mumbai showcases the popular Sri Lankan Brands

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai participated at “World Trade Expo 2019” together with popular Sri Lankan brands in India to widen its market access further. The World Trade Centre (WTC), Mumbai and All India Association of Industries (AIAI) hosted the 3^rd edition of their flagship event in Mumbai, bringing together Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) from 6 Indian States, trade development officials and 30 participating countries.

Sri Lanka Tourism Delegation invites Indian Travel Trade to “join force to bring Sri Lanka back on Track & even beyond’’

The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai together with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) organized two MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences, Exhibitions) promotion events on 13th & 15th November 2019 in Mumbai & in Pune respectively. This was the first time that a series of MICE promotion events has taken place in the Western India to promote Sri Lanka as an ideal destination for global corporate events.

An Indian Business Delegation explores Business Opportunities in Sri Lanka

A delegation from the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI) undertook a visit to Sri Lanka from 11 to 17 September 2019 to explore business opportunities in Sri Lanka especially in the field of Gem and Jewellery. The seven member business delegation represented a wide range of Industries including Textile, Gem & Jewellery, Energy, Chemicals, Agriculture & Solar Energy and Furniture.

A Media Team representing leading Indian Newspapers and International Tourism Journals visits Sri Lanka

As part of the Media campaign launched by the Sri Lanka Consulate General Office in Mumbai following the Easter Sunday Attack, a nine (9) member Media Team is visiting Sri Lanka from 28 August to 02 September 2019. The Media Team includes Journalists from leading Indian National Newspapers such as ‘Times of India’, ‘Indian Express’, Regional Newspapers and the prominent International Tourism Journals ‘Lonely Planet’ and ‘National Geographic’.

“Sri Lanka is safe & still a Paradise” affirmed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Delegation at the Mumbai Press Conference

Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) organized a Press Conference for the Mumbai based media, and an Interactive Session for Travel Trade in the Western India on 24 June 2019 to announce “Sri Lanka’s new tourism strategy for the Indian Market”.

Consul General of Sri Lanka meets the President of the Mumbai Press Club

The Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Chamari Rodrigo met with the President of the “Mumbai Press Club”, Gurbir Singh recently. Mr. Singh is a senior journalist of the Indian Express Newspaper.

Vesak Celebrations in Mumbai dedicated to the Victims of the Easter Carnage and War heroes

The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai commemorated the Festival of Vesak on 18^th May 2019 at the Consulate Premises with the participation of the Sri Lankan Navy Trainees and the Sri Lankan Community in Mumbai. The Consulate premises were colourfully adorned with Vesak lanterns, oil lamps, and decorations in keeping with the traditions of the festival.

Sri Lanka Symphony Orchestra performs at Peace Concert in Mumbai

A 15 member Sri Lankan musicians from the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) was on stage with the South Asian Symphony Orchestra (SASO) at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai on 26^th April 2019.

Mahindra & Mahindra Automobile provides Technical Training to Sri Lankan Naval Delegation

A 15 member Sri Lankan Naval delegation comprising 4 Staff officers and 11 student officers had a comprehensive Technical Training at Mahindra & Mahindra (M & M) Automobile Manufacturing Plant in Pune on 1^st April 2019.

Diplomatic Community in Mumbai celebrates Sri Lankan Cuisine

The Mumbai - based Consuls General attended a Sri Lankan evening at the newly opened Sri Lanka’s speciality restaurant, ‘Ministry of Crab’.

Sri Lanka Consulate in Mumbai Organizes a Dhamma Talk to Commemorate the National Thripitaka Week

The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai organized a Dhamma Talk on 17 March 2019 to commemorate the National Thripitaka Week with the participation of Sri Lankans in Mumbai including Sri Lanka Navy trainees and the students in Maharashtra State.