ECONOMYNEXT – India has committed 30 million US dollars to build damaged bridges in Sri Lanka and inauguration of the first two is expected next week, Indian High Commissioner in Colombo Santosh Jha said. “Over the coming week, we are looking at inaugurating two bridges constructed under this package,” High Commissioner Jha told reporters in Colombo. “We will also commence the restoration work on the Northern railway line. The bridge construction is supposed to be covered under a grants of near;y 30 million dollars.” India announced a 450 million dollar aid package with 100 million dollars in grants. “Our focus…
India to rebuild Sri Lanka’s cyclone hit bridges spending $30mn
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