Indian housing project worth over Rs 64 bn-Jha

Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha yesterday (12) said that India was committed to build 65,000 houses.

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The project covers all 25 districts of the country, Jha said, adding that the grant commitment is worth over 64 billion Sri Lankan Rupees in today's terms.

Jha was addressing a gathering at the launch of state 11 of the Phase IV of the Indian housing project, at Bandarawela.

Jha said: "This mega initiative has transformed the lives of thousands of families. It provides them with shelter. It also ensures dignity and improved quality of life. Our objective is not just to build houses, but also to build futures. We are implementing initiatives across sectors that touch hundreds of thousands of lives - from education to healthcare, from skill development to social infrastructure.

We are honoured and privileged to have the gracious presence of President Dissanayaka at this event. This is a testament to the deep, abiding and special nature of the India-Sri Lanka friendship.

It also reflects our shared commitment to the development and wellbeing of our peoples.