On 12 August 2026, during his visit to Madurai, the Deputy High Commissioner, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, visited a millet processing factory to gain insights into its processing infrastructure, production capabilities, value-added products and overall business model. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange views on the potential for developing similar facilities and establishing partnerships in Sri Lanka. Discussions explored possible areas of cooperation, including millet-based products, food processing and value addition, technology transfer, market development, export opportunities, and agricultural and processing partnerships. The engagement highlighted the potential for strengthening cooperation in value-added agricultural production and food-processing industries, while promoting the exchange of knowledge, technology and business expertise between India and Sri Lanka. In the evening, the Roadshow continued in Madurai with the participation of 136 business leaders and representatives from various sectors, making it the largest gathering of the Tamil Nadu Roadshow programme. The event was held with the support of the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a long-established business organization with approximately 5,500 active members. The Madurai Roadshow provided a valuable platform for engaging with the local business community and exchanging views on opportunities for enhanced India–Sri Lanka cooperation in trade, investment, industrial development and business partnerships. The discussions also encouraged greater participation of Tamil Nadu businesses in exploring opportunities in Sri Lanka and contributing towards mutually beneficial economic and commercial relations between the two countries.
