COLOMBO – A 30-member delegation of Sri Lankan government media officials completed a two-week training program in India, aimed at strengthening skills in public communication, digital media practices, and media management.
The delegation, which visited India from August 17–30, 2025, included officials from the Prime Minister’s Media Division, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Government Information (DGI), with participation from district media units across the island.
The program was held in line with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s April 2025 announcement in Colombo, offering 700 customised training slots annually for Sri Lankan professionals. It was organized by the Government of India at the request of Sri Lanka’s Department of Government Information.
Training sessions were conducted by leading Indian institutions, including the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), and the Press Information Bureau (PIB). Officials engaged in interactive sessions covering public diplomacy, press relations, digital strategies, and modern media management.
As part of their experiential learning, the Sri Lankan delegation visited the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), and the Kalinga Stadium. They also met the Chief Minister of Odisha, where discussions highlighted opportunities for bilateral cooperation in media and public communication.
Beyond professional training, the program exposed participants to India’s economic growth trajectory, advances in digital public infrastructure and artificial intelligence, and its vibrant tourism sector. Delegates also experienced India’s diverse cultural heritage through curated visits and exchanges.
Officials said the training program has strengthened professional expertise, fostered knowledge sharing, and deepened institutional linkages in media and communication between the two neighbouring countries.
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