Japan supports Jaipur limb workshop improvement

The Japanese government has extended US$ 28,501 (approximately Rs 3.7 million) grant aid for a social welfare project to expand the supply capacity of artificial limbs by providing equipment to the workshops under its Grant Assistance for Grass roots Human Security Project (GGP). "The Project for Developing the Setting Workshops to Manufacture Artificial Limbs and Appliances in Colombo" implemented by the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society which has provided artificial limbs with rehabilitation at no cost to people in need would directly help 1,000 people annually to reintegrate into society and improve their social environment.

The project supported for procuring the essential equipment and tools such as ovens etc. to be replaced with older items.

Japan and Sri Lanka celebrate the 60th anniversary of its diplomatic relations this year. During the last 6 decades, Japan and Sri Lanka have maintained strong mutual partnership.

Equipment and tools were handed over by Japanese Ambassador Nobuhito Hobo yesterday at the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society's office in Colombo. President of Colombo Friend-in-Need Society Kalayani Ranasinghe and other representatives were present.