FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Japan has provided 181,837 dollars (approximately 55.7 million rupees) for a project implemented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) to supply radio equipment under the scheme “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).”
The project aims to establish reliable networks that enable real-time coordination among rescue teams and relevant agencies by providing high-quality equipment made in Japan, including HF radios, portable radios, and repeaters, primarily in cyclone-affected areas. This initiative is expected to enhance disaster preparedness and facilitate coordination for recovery and reconstruction efforts of the relevant institutions, as stated by the embassy.
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, signed the grant contract with TRCSL Chairman Waruna Sri Dhanapala. “As Sri Lanka now moves to the phase of recovery and reconstruction, Japan remains steadfast in its resolve to stand by the people of Sri Lanka,” Ambassador Isomata remarked.
He further stated, “The projects for which we signed today [24] will not only contribute to the recovery and reconstruction of areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah and socio-economic development of the country, but will also stand as enduring symbols of the unwavering friendship between the peoples of Japan and Sri Lanka.”
Dhanapala expressed gratitude to the ambassador for the grant assistance, saying, “We express deep gratitude for Japan’s grant assistance following the Ditwah storm. By providing advanced radio equipment, this initiative significantly strengthens national disaster preparedness. It ensures resilient emergency communication networks, directly benefiting the Sri Lankan people by enhancing public safety, humanitarian response, and effective coordination during future natural disasters.”
Since 1989, Japan has provided a total of USD 62 million in assistance for Sri Lanka through the GGP (Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects) scheme.
(Colombo/Mar25/2026)
