The Government of India will be implementing a Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems project on three islands off Jaffna, namely Nainativu, Analaitivu and Delft, said High Commissioner (HC) of India to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay during a part of a three-day visit to Northern Province.
The Government of India has committed to support this project with grants to address the energy needs of the inhabitants of these islands, an Indian High Commission release said. Interacting with representatives of the cooperatives at Pasaiyoor in the Jaffna peninsula the HC stressed that India is striving to bring benefits of scientific research and expertise for commercially sustainable development of fisheries in Sri Lanka, including in the Northern Province so that the benefits can directly reach the fishermen and the common people. Deep freezers were donated to 15 fishermen cooperatives for the use of fishermen in the Jaffna region.
The delegation undertook this journey on Sri Lankan Railways from Colombo to Medawachchiya in modern coaches supplied under an Indian credit line. The train journey also provided an opportunity to experience the riding comfort offered by the upgraded railway line from Anuradhapura which was undertaken by Indian public sector company IRCON, under an ongoing Indian line of credit for upgrading of the Maho-Omanthai segment.
The delegation visited Talaimannar and Kankesanthurai passenger facilities and expedited the resumption of regular ferry services after the weather improved. The HC with Rural Economy State Minister K. Kader Masthan also launched a special financial assistance scheme for underprivileged students in Jaffna University on December 1.
This was the HC’s last of several visits to Jaffna during his assignment to Sri Lanka and underscored India’s abiding commitment to the development and well-being of the people of Sri Lanka, including in the Northern Province, through enhanced development cooperation and expanded economic partnership.
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