Jaffna Public Library sets up “India Corner”

The Jaffna Public Library inaugurated an “India Corner” on 11 December with the High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, Shri Y.K. Sinha, Governor of Northern Province, H. M. G. S. Palihakkara, and Chief Minister of Northern Province, C. V. Wigneswaran, presiding over the occasion.

 The “India Corner” has been set up in partnership with the Jaffna Municipal Council, with the objective of offering access to a variety of books, DVDs, periodicals and other entertainment material to the people of Jaffna. It will house books procured from India, mainly in the Tamil language, relating to  Indian history, cultural heritage, fiction, children’s books, mythology, Indian leaders, philosophers, Tamil art and culture.

 The launch of the “India Corner” is seen as a significant step further cementing India’s cultural relationship with the people of Jaffna. It will serve as a window upon the life and culture of the people of India for the people of Jaffna.