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India grants $61.5 million to develop Kankesanthurai port in Northern Sri Lanka
In what is yet another instance of India’s growing role as a development aid partner for its neighbouring countries, New Delhi has decided to give a grant of $61.5 million to Sri Lanka to fully develop the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port in the country’s Northern Province.
Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan Mar 20 2024 International Ports News

India grants $61.5 million to develop Kankesanthurai port in Northern Sri Lanka

The decision was taken during a meeting between Sri Lanka’s Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, as per a news website report.

“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,” the report stated. “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.”

The KKS Port, with a rich and lengthy history, began its operations as a commercial port coinciding with the establishment of the Cement Factory in Kankesanthurai in 1950, according to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). Significant focus is currently being placed on the development of the KKS Port as a matter of national interest.