Indo-Lanka committee to oversee post-Ditwah reconstruction View(s):Indian experts and technicians coming to carry out projects under US$450 million recovery packageBy Damith WickremasekaraA joint official committee consisting of Sri Lankan and Indian officials will be entrusted with handling India’s US$450 million post-disaster reconstruction package, a senior government official said. The joint committee would decide on reconstruction projects to be carried out, purchases to be made under the Indian credit line and deployment of manpower from India to expedite projects, the official said. Indian teams, including technical support, are expected to be here for reconstruction projects related to housing, medical, education, railway and road construction. The first meeting is due next week, where a list of prioritised reconstruction projects will be identified. India’s US$450 million assistance package consists of US$350 million in concessional lines of credit and US$100 million as grants.

Source: Sunday Times December 27, 2025 20:04 UTC