Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the track upgrade of the 128 km long Maho-Omanthhai railway line in Anuradhapura during his visit to Sri Lanka. He also cut off the ribbon of a signaling project associated with the establishment of an advanced signaling and telecommunications system on the Maho-Anuradhapura section.
In the last ten years, India has received a different identity with the projects and assistance provided by India to various neighboring countries under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. With the help of neighbors during PM Modi's rule, India has been shown as a trusted development partner. Apart from Sri Lanka, development projects are being run by India in other neighboring countries, which you can read here.
India's developmental initiative in the neighborhood led by PM Modi
Sri Lanka
Indian Housing Project (Phase III) – India has built about 4,000 homes for planting workers in central and uva provinces. In addition, Sri Lanka received support for the required imports during the economic crisis from $ 1 billion credit line in 2022.
Jaf's Cultural Center was also founded by Prime Minister Modi in 2015 and was inaugurated in 2022 and 2023.
Nepal
Energy Collaboration: The first cross-border petroleum pipeline of South Asia was inaugurated at Motihari-Amlakganj Petroleum Pipeline, 2019. Work is underway on new projects like Siligudi-Zapa Pipeline.
Speaking of structural development, railway projects such as Jayanagar-Krath-Birdbas Rail Link (2022) and Jogbani-Biratnagar Rail Link (2023) increase regional connection.
Earthquake Help: India promised $ 1 billion for reconstruction after the 2015 earthquake. Including a $ 250 million grant.
Health Care Assistance: India provided 200 kidney dialysis machines and 50 reverse osmosis systems which improved the health care structure.
PM Narendra Modi Posts on 'X': Boosting Connectivity and Enhancing Friendship! In Anuradhapura, president anura kumara dissanayake and I joinygurated the track upgradation of the existing maho-Somanthai Railway LINE. The signalling project, which involves the installation… pic.twitter.com/0vnb0hvkuv
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Bangladesh
Akura-Agratla Rail Link Project (2023): Strengthen the regional transportation structure.
Maitri Super Thermal Power Project (2023): One of the largest power plants in Bangladesh, will accelerate electricity generation.
Khel-Mongla Rail Line (2023): To increase cargo transport and connectivity. In addition, India has also assisted Bangladesh in energy security and emergency health services.
Afghanistan
Afghan-India Friendship Close (Salma Close, 2016): Provides important irrigation and electricity supply. In addition, the Afghan Parliament House in 2015 is a symbol of India's contribution to Afghan democracy.
Food Security: India has provided 2.45 lakh metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan in difficult times.
Myanmar
Kaladan Multi-Model Transport Project (Rs. 982.99 crore): Thereby accelerating trade and commerce. India has also helped Myanmar in education and humanitarian assistance.
Ghost
India built Gialtsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk Mother & Child Hospital in Bhutan in 2024 and started the Mangadechu Hydroelectric Project (₹ 5,033.56 crore, 2019), which is strengthening Bhutan's renewable energy sector.
Maldives
Water and hygiene project (107.34 crore, 2024): Improve water and sewer facilities in 34 islands. Which will benefit 28 thousand people. In addition, India has also helped Maldives in the development and defense of the city.
Commitment to a shared future
Since 2014, India has focused on regional development run by the principles of 'neighbor first' and 'Vasudhaiva Pathikam'. This first reflects India's commitment to promote goodwill, prosperity and stability in the region.
Narendra Damodardas Modi was born in a middle class family at 112 km from Ahmedabad and 34 km from Mehsana at Vadnagar. Of the six children of Damodardas Manchand Modi and his wife Hiraban Modi, Narendra Modi is the third child. He is currently the Prime Minister of India.
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