Question : INDIAN CONSULATES IN SRI LANKA

(a) the number of Indian Consulates presently located in Sri Lanka;

(b) whether the Government is aware of the long pending demand for setting up more Consulates in Sri Lanka;

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)

(a) to (d): At present, India has a High Commission in Colombo and an Assistant High Commission in Kandy in Sri Lanka. The issue of setting up additional Consulate/s is receiving the attention of the Government.