Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Mahatma Gandhi International Centre inaugurated in Matale by Sri Lankan President Mahathma Gandhi

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisenainaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi International Centre (MGIC) in Matale.The Indian High Commissioner Y. K. Sinhaattended the inauguration ceremony.
About the Mahatma Gandhi International Centre:
  • The centre is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to humanity and his preaching of non-violence and its relevance worldwide
  • It was built at a cost of more than Rs 4 crore. It consists of an auditorium, library, meditation centreand a conference hall
  • The centre was established at the request of the members of Mahatma Gandhi Sabha, a local group of citizens that was founded following Gandhi’s visit to Matale in 1927.
Key points :
  • Sri Lanka Capital : Colombo
  • Sri Lanka Currency : Sri Lankan Rupee
  • Sri Lanka PM : Ranil Wickremesinghe

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