India to construct 150-bed hospital in Lanka
India will construct a 150-bed hospital in Central Province of Sri Lanka at a cost of Rs 47.27 crore to augment healthcare services in the region which is home to a large number of Indian-origin Tamils.
March 10, 2011 / 09:15 IST
India will construct a 150-bed hospital in Central Province of Sri Lanka at a cost of Rs 47.27 crore to augment healthcare services in the region which is home to a large number of Indian-origin Tamils.
An agreement for construction of the hospital at Dickoya near Hatton was signed here today by T S Tirumurti, Joint Secretary (Sri Lanka) in the Ministry of External Affairs and K R Tirumurahan, Managing Director, Green Valley''s Shelters (P) Limited, Chennai.The hospital will be constructed under grant of Government of India which has allocated Rs 47.27 crores, an official statement said. The project is expected to be completed in 22 months.India agreed to render assistance to Sri Lanka recognising the need for establishment of a well-equipped general hospital at Dickoya, the statement said.The establishment of a new hospital in the Central Province in Sri Lanka will augment the facilities in the existing hospital and provide health services to a large number of people of Indian origin living in this area, it said.India has continued to extend extensive assistance to the Indian Origin Tamils living in that area especially in the area of education, health, housing and public transportation, the statement noted. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
