India grants USD 61.5 million to develop KKS Port

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Colombo, March 19 (Daily Mirror) - The Indian Government has agreed to provide a grant of USD 61.5 million to fully develop the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port.

This was revealed during a recent meeting between Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha.

As part of the project, a new breakwater will be constructed and the port will be dredged to a depth of 30 metres to accommodate deep-draft vessels.

During the discussion, the Indian High Commissioner expressed India's commitment to enhancing regional cooperation between the two nations and pledged the fullest assistance to attract more Indian tourists to Sri Lanka. He also stated that the Indian government has designated Sri Lanka as the top travel destination for Indian tourists.

In response, the Minister conveyed gratitude on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government and his Ministry for the support provided by the Indian Government in the fields of aviation and shipping. He particularly praised the commencement of flights between Chennai and Jaffna.

Furthermore, the Minister mentioned the construction of a new terminal costing Rs. 600 million at the KKS port to cater to the convenience of Indian tourists. He highlighted that over the past nine months, a significant number of Indian tourists have visited the island.

The Minister stressed to the Indian High Commissioner that the USD 61.5 million grant will be utilized for the swift implementation of development projects at the KKS port.

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Comments - 9

Prianka Nalin Seneviratne Tuesday, 19 March 2024 12:52 PM

"There is nothing called a free lunch"! Do your really believe that India loves us so much to give $61 million. Indeed, some Sri Lankan labor and material will be used by the Indian designers and contractors. A 30m-deep harbor for just cruise ships? When I said in 2017, the ulterior motive of China when it financed Hambantota port and airport was defence, the shipping experts disregarded. Will Ranil W say no to Indian military vessels in KKS. Read the fine print for the conditions. DM reporters should ask the Minister for a copy of the financing proposal.

Nihal S Tuesday, 19 March 2024 02:21 PM

Siripala - I can see your happy face. But do not get caught like the Japanese money to the Airport development.

WHO OPENED IT ? ARE THEY BLIND. Wednesday, 20 March 2024 12:13 AM

JAFFNA'S HOUSE ENTRANCES ARE BIGGER AND SPACIOUS THAN THE JAFFNA AIRPORT ENTRANCE. WHAT A SHAME.

Cherath Tuesday, 19 March 2024 03:50 PM

The uncaring brute he is, Nimal Siripala must be clearly licking his lips at the prospect of backhand dosh here! I hope India stalls the signing of this agreement till October this year.

facts Tuesday, 19 March 2024 06:06 PM

India is reported to be buying all the big companies in the UK including Rolls Royce and Jaguar and is invessting big money in Sri Lanka too despite sheer jealousy and major opposition from the people of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankans have to blame themselves for being too lazy.

Kasi Navaratnam Tuesday, 19 March 2024 06:38 PM

High cost of living in Sri Lanka, specially in the North ,North central and Eastern provinces could have been reduced long back if the Sri Lankan Govts. in power developed the KKS sea port and Palaly airport as transportation cost could have been cut down by half, thus reducing the cost of food imports, and developed Tourism, but politics had been a barrier. Palaly airport should have been a regional airport by now, catering to the tourists from South India, specially from Chennai

Plane spotter Wednesday, 20 March 2024 02:26 AM

Until and unless we have two states in one country, North and East will lag behind. Palaly airport should have an extended runway for major planes to land. Jealousy will prevent such development

Punchi Wednesday, 20 March 2024 05:41 AM

India will take over the northern half and China the southern half, Indian occupied Sri Lanka and China occupied Sri Lanka

Anura Nanayakkara Wednesday, 20 March 2024 08:19 AM

THE PROCESS SHOULD BE FULLY TRANPARENT , NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO GET UNDERHAND COMMISIONS .

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