Interim Governing Body Set Up for India-Built Cultural Centre in Jaffna
An interim governing body comprising senior officials, local representatives, and artists has been established to administer the India-built Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka's Northern Province. Financed by India with a $12 million grant, the 11-storeyed facility was completed in early 2020. The newly formed Trust will manage the cultural centre until institutional capacity and financial sustainability are achieved, prior to handing it over to the Jaffna Municipal Council.
Key Points
- An interim governing body was established to administer the India-funded Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka.
- The 11-storeyed cultural centre was financed by India through a $12 million grant and completed in early 2020.
- The Trust will manage operations and ensure financial sustainability before handing the facility over to the Jaffna Municipal Council.
- The Board includes municipal commissioners, mayors, and experts from fields like arts, education, law, and science.
Exam Facts
- The cultural centre was built using an Indian grant of $12 million.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the centre in 2015.
- The facility is an 11-storeyed structure with an auditorium that seats 600 persons.
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