Colombo, Eastern Province holds special significance in the connectivity initiative between India and Sri Lanka, Indian envoy Santosh Jha said when he visited three districts of the province to take stock of several India-aided projects.
During last week's visit, India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Jha highlighted the multi-sector grant assistance package, which included supporting 3 separate projects in different areas across the province as well as the broader development of Trincomalee. This also included the ongoing talks between the two governments. , an official statement said.
He took stock of several projects being implemented by the Government of India for the people of the province and visited various sites of historical, cultural and commercial importance.
He also highlighted various ongoing connectivity and energy projects between India and Sri Lanka, which will greatly benefit the Eastern Province.The statement said the Eastern Province holds an important place in the connectivity initiatives between India and Sri Lanka and the High Commissioner underlined that India stands by. Ready to work hard with the relevant authorities in Sri Lanka on this front.
Jha reviewed the progress of construction of the surgical unit at Tichin Hospital Batticaloa being built through grant assistance from India. This facility is expected to be completed soon. He also visited the Model Village Housing Projects in Batticaloa and Trincomalee, which is part of the broader project under which a total of 600 houses are being built by India in 25 districts of Sri Lanka for vulnerable and homeless families.Separately, he met concerned stakeholders and encouraged them to actively work towards the early completion of the 5,000 MT temperature controlled warehouse at Dambulla. The first-of-its-kind facility in the country will help farmers in the region reduce post-harvest costs. Loss to a great extent. During a visit to the site of the proposed solar facility at Sampur, he expressed confidence that the work would begin at the earliest.
The High Commissioner visited several facilities of the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) in Trincomalee. He recalled the unique role played by the company in limiting the adverse effects of the energy crisis in 2022 during its commitments.ORR NSA AKJ NSA
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During last week's visit, India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Jha highlighted the multi-sector grant assistance package, which included supporting 3 separate projects in different areas across the province as well as the broader development of Trincomalee. This also included the ongoing talks between the two governments. , an official statement said.
He took stock of several projects being implemented by the Government of India for the people of the province and visited various sites of historical, cultural and commercial importance.
He also highlighted various ongoing connectivity and energy projects between India and Sri Lanka, which will greatly benefit the Eastern Province.The statement said the Eastern Province holds an important place in the connectivity initiatives between India and Sri Lanka and the High Commissioner underlined that India stands by. Ready to work hard with the relevant authorities in Sri Lanka on this front.
Jha reviewed the progress of construction of the surgical unit at Tichin Hospital Batticaloa being built through grant assistance from India. This facility is expected to be completed soon. He also visited the Model Village Housing Projects in Batticaloa and Trincomalee, which is part of the broader project under which a total of 600 houses are being built by India in 25 districts of Sri Lanka for vulnerable and homeless families.Separately, he met concerned stakeholders and encouraged them to actively work towards the early completion of the 5,000 MT temperature controlled warehouse at Dambulla. The first-of-its-kind facility in the country will help farmers in the region reduce post-harvest costs. Loss to a great extent. During a visit to the site of the proposed solar facility at Sampur, he expressed confidence that the work would begin at the earliest.
The High Commissioner visited several facilities of the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) in Trincomalee. He recalled the unique role played by the company in limiting the adverse effects of the energy crisis in 2022 during its commitments.ORR NSA AKJ NSA
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