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11.01.2010
Indian Assistance for Northern Railway Reconstruction in Sri Lanka
PR 01
The commercial agreement for the construction of the Northern Railway Line between Omanthai and Pallai was signed today at the Ministry of Transport in the presence of the Hon. Minister of Transport, Mr. Dullas Alahapperuma and the High Commissioner of India, Mr. Ashok K. Kantha. The agreement was signed on behalf of IRCON International (a Government of India Undertaking which will construct the railway line) by Mr. S.L. Gupta and on behalf of Sri Lanka Railways by Mr. P.P. Wijesekara.
The agreement is backed by a Government of India line of credit for USD 185 million. It is part of a larger package of assistance directed at the rehabilitation of railway infrastructure in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, for which Government of India has committed a total amount of USD 425 million in lines of credit. The agreement signed today follows similar agreements that have been signed earlier for the rehabilitation of the Southern Railway corridor, which had been extensively damaged in the 2004 tsunami. Under that agreement, India is assisting in the rehabilitation of the Colombo-Matara rail link through a line of credit of USD 167.4 million. Work on the Colombo-Kalutara sector of this line is already at an advanced stage.
Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Kantha noted that the reconstruction of transport-related infrastructure was an essential requirement for the restoration of normal economic life in the Northern Province as it would both generate and support livelihood-related activities. India remains committed to continuing its assistance to Sri Lanka as it undertakes the important and challenging task of reconstructing the Northern Province.
High Commissoner of India, Mr. Ashok K. Kantha, Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma,
Minister of Transport and Mr. P.P. Wijesekara of Sri Lanka Railways
Mr. P.P. Wijesekara, General Manger, Sri Lanka Railways and Mr. S.L Gupta,
General Manager of IRCON International after signing the agreement
Colombo
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11.01.2010
POST- GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDYING IN INDIA
PR 02
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the High Commission of India, Colombo announce the offer of five (05) Post-Graduate scholarships under the Commonwealth Scholarship / Fellowship Plan and three (03) under the Cultural Exchange Programme for Sri Lankan Nationals for the session 2010-11.
The recipients of these scholarships are selected by the High Commission of India in consultation with the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Sri Lanka. The Ministry of Higher Education has invited applications from eligible candidates.
All scholarships cover full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course. Students are also paid a monthly sustenance allowance. The scholarship also covers accommodation allowance and an annual grant for books and stationery. Besides, all ICCR scholars in India are provided full healthcare facilities and an annual grant for educational tours to various parts of the country, apart from several other auxiliary benefits.
Further details of the above scholarships and application form can be downloaded from the Ministry of Higher Education Website www.mohe.gov.lk
Colombo
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