The Governor emphasized that the livelihood and income of Northern people should be enhanced by increasing tourist arrivals. Aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, he made this remark at the “Sri Lanka – India Tourism Connection” Commercial meeting yesterday (17.10.2026) organized jointly by the Consulate General of India in Jaffna, the Northern Provincial Tourism Bureau and Sky Tourism.
The Governor highlighted that the ancient historical and cultural relationship between India and Jaffna should be converted into new economic avenues through the tourism sector. He also suggested creating an attractive tourism package featuring Jaffna’s spiritual temples, historical sites and traditional cuisines. Further, he urged the preparation of travel plans that encourage Indian Tourists to extend their stay in the North, utilizing air transport from Chennai to Jaffna and sea transport from Nagapaddinam to Kankesanthurai.
Not stopping merely at discussions, he also requested that direct business connections be established between Indian tourism agents and local entrepreneurs, and that practical tourism packages be created and marketed. The event was attended by Sri Sankaran Rajagopalan/ Representative of the Consulate General of India in Jaffna, Dr. J. Vivekanandan/ Chairman of the Northern Province Tourism Bureau, representatives of the South Tamil Nadu Tourism and Transport Corporation, and local entrepreneurs, among others.
