Lok Sabha Question No. 486 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Aid to Countries
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: P.P. CHAUDHARY, VIRENDRA  KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.486 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## AID TO COUNTRIES

## 486. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY: DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India has given aid to other nations in the last three years for reconstruction, economic development and mitigation of environmental disasters;
- (b)
- (c)

if so, the details thereof, year and country-wise; and the benefits accrued to these countries through these funds?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (c) Information  in  respect  of  aid  to  countries  has  been compiled and placed at Annexure.

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## AID TO COUNTRIES

| Financial Year   | Country                                            | Details of Aid Provided/benefits accrued to these countries through these funds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Amount (Rs.)      | Amount (Rs.)      |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| 2012-13          | Republic of Congo                                  | Cash grant - humanitarian assistance-accidental fire(USD 500,000)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | 2.601 Crores      | 2.601 Crores      |
| 2012-13          | Niger                                              | Supply of 100 computers and printer towards capacity building                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | 0.621 crores      | 0.621 crores      |
| 2012-13          | Liberia                                            | Supply of 25 buses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 0.443 crores      | 0.443 crores      |
| 2012-13          | Mali                                               | Grant for support to the African led International support Mission in Mali (USD 1 million)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | 5.408 crores      | 5.408 crores      |
|                  | Bhutan                                             | India provides broad-based multi sectoral development assistance to Bhutan. Our developmental aid has contributed to socio-economic development and further strengthened our bilateral cooperation with Bhutan in diverse fields, including areas of hydropower, infrastructure and connectivity, health, agriculture and irrigation, rural and community development, education and training defence and security cooperation. | Non Plan          | Plan              |
|                  | Bhutan                                             | India provides broad-based multi sectoral development assistance to Bhutan. Our developmental aid has contributed to socio-economic development and further strengthened our bilateral cooperation with Bhutan in diverse fields, including areas of hydropower, infrastructure and connectivity, health, agriculture and irrigation, rural and community development, education and training defence and security cooperation. | 1171.06 crore     | 1538 crore        |
|                  | Republic of Dominica                               | Humanitarian assistance after flash floods. The aid given by India has been helpful to the countries in tiding over the effects of natural disasters, helped in capacity building in improvement of their infrastructure.                                                                                                                                                                                                       | US $300,000       | US $300,000       |
|                  | Saint Lucia                                        | Humanitarian assistance after flash floods. The aid given by India has been helpful to the countries in tiding over the effects of natural disasters, helped in capacity building in improvement of their infrastructure.                                                                                                                                                                                                       | US $500,000       | US $500,000       |
|                  | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines                   | Humanitarian assistance for floods. The aid given by India has been helpful to the countries in tiding over the effects of natural disasters, helped in capacity building in improvement of their infrastructure.                                                                                                                                                                                                               | US $500,000       | US $500,000       |
|                  | Total aid for Capacity Building which includes aid | DPA-II Division provided aid/loan/ advances and disaster relief in countries of the South. ITEC also forms an important component in the aid which aims at skill development, transfer of technology and sharing experiences with the partner countries                                                                                                                                                                         | Rs.21049.34 lakhs | Rs.21049.34 lakhs |

## ANNEXURE

| for Disaster Relief of Rs.2729.63 lakh to Republic of Congo, Bangladesh, Libya, Fiji, Philippines, Myanmar, Syria, Comoros, Seychelles, Guatemala, yemen   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |               |
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| Nepal                                                                                                                                                      | India provides broad-based multi sectoral development assistance to Nepal. Our developmental aid has contributed to socio-economic development and further strengthened our bilateral cooperation with Nepal in diverse fields, including areas of infrastructure and connectivity, health, agriculture and irrigation, rural and community development, education and training, defence and security cooperation, water resources including river embankments and hydropower.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | 305.06 crores |
| Sri Lanka                                                                                                                                                  | GOI is committed to assisting the Government of Sri Lanka in resettlement and rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Government has been implementing several developmental projects, particularly in the areas of development of rail and port infrastructure, connectivity and transportation, agriculture, education, public health, housing, vocational training and economic revival and women's empowerment, particularly war widoes. Towards this effort Governement has been utilising funds. The main objective of the developmental projects being implemented by India in the Northern and Eastern Sri Lank s is to assist Government of Sri Lanka in its relief, resettlement, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, including to ensure welfare and well-being of the Tamils affected by protracted civil war | 248 crores    |

|         | Palestine                                                                                                                                                                                           | -India's Annual contribution to UNRWA Primarily for provision of food and medicines to the displaces people in the refugee camps under UNRWA's various programmes -Budgetary Support Part of US$ 10 million pledge announced during the visit of Presidsent Abbas to New Delhi in November 2012. -Support for Building of two Schools An MoU was signed during the visit of President Abbas to India in November 2012 to build two schools in Palestine with the support of GOI   | US$ 1 million US$ 1 million US$180,000   |
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|         | Syria                                                                                                                                                                                               | -Humanitarian assistance for Syria refugees Provided fortified biscuits for Syrian refugees through WHO.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | US $0.33 million                         |
| 2013-14 | Cape Verde                                                                                                                                                                                          | Supply of computers and accessories                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | 0.955 crores                             |
| 2013-14 | Nigeria                                                                                                                                                                                             | Training of 20 Personnel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 0.097 crores                             |
|         | Total aid for Capacity Building which includes aid for Disaster Relief of Rs.1458.22 lakh to Yemen, marshal Islands, Philippines, Madagascar, Latin American Countries, Bangladesh, Libya. Cambodia | DPA-II Division provided aid/loan/ advances and disaster relief in countries of the South. ITEC also forms an important component in the aid which aims at skill development, transfer of technology and sharing experiences with the partner countries                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Rs.21684.06 lakh                         |

| Ethiopia               | Support to establish Vocational Training Centre                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Rs. 5 Crores            | Rs. 5 Crores            |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| Bhutan                 | India provides broad-based multi sectoral development assistance to Bhutan. Our developmental aid has contributed to socio-economic development and further strengthened our bilateral cooperation with Bhutan in diverse fields, including areas of hydropower, infrastructure and connectivity, health, agriculture and irrigation, rural and community development, education and training defence and security cooperation.                                                                              | Non Plan Rs.1339 Crores | Plan Rs. 2589.27 crores |
| Jamaica                | Aid for flood lights at the Sabina Park Cricket Stadium.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | US $2.1million          | US $2.1million          |
| Guatemala              | Cash relief assistance after drought                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | US $200,000             | US $200,000             |
| Suriname               | Aid for up-gradation of a technical institute                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | US $169,400             | US $169,400             |
| Fiji                   | India has been supporting Fiji for various developmental activities, economic development and disaster relief. Aid for various projects including Memorial to the 'Syria' Shipwreck Victims, Supply of sewing machines, medical kits, ambulances, support for Fiji elections, hospital equipment, ambulances and support for health care education The assistance was meant to support various developmental activities and relief & rehabilitation measures, and was appreciated by the Government of Fiji. | US$ 86,15,751           | US$ 86,15,751           |
| Marshall Islands (RMI) | Government of India has been providing aid and support to Government of Marshall Islands for various developmental activities, disaster relief etc. Grant-in-aid for hosting PIF Summit Meeting in September 2013. The GOI assisted projects have generated a tremendous amount of goodwill in Marshall Islands.                                                                                                                                                                                             | US$ 162,833.10          | US$ 162,833.10          |
| Philippines            | India had provided the following relief supply in the immediate aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013: (i) Medicine - 1.2 Tonne (ii) Blanket, Bedding equipment (iii) Tentage                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |                         |                         |

|              | (iv)ready to eat meals, cooking vessels - 12 Tonnes We also handed over an aid in January 2014 for disaster relief to the Philippines for the earthquake in Bohol Indian aid were given for disaster relief and to support reconstruction.                                                                                                                                                          | USD 100,000                       |
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| Palau        | Disaster relief support due to Typhoon Haiyan in Palau of amount Logistic support for the 45 th Pacific Islands Forum and related meetings For Purchase of mini-van for the 45 th Pacific Islands Forum and related meetings Assistance from India is much appreciated by all the Pacific Island countries as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries. | US$ 100,000 US$ 99,000 US$ 68,610 |
| Cook Islands | Assistance for Sponsorship of Cricket Tournament. Assistance from India is much appreciated as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                | US$ 10,000                        |
| Tuvalu       | Financial assistance for participation in Water Week 2013. Medical assistance to Princess Margaret hospital Assistance from India is much appreciated by all the Pacific Island countries as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.                                                                                                                  | US$ 23,675 US$ 417,333            |
| Tonga        | Financial assistance for Tsunami Alert System Assistance from India is much appreciated by all the Pacific Island countries as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.                                                                                                                                                                                | US$ 300,000                       |

| Kiribati         | Aid for funding of Health equipment. Assistance from India is much appreciated by all the Pacific Island countries as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | US$ 258,515                                                 |
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| Papua New Guinea | Aid for Purchase of two ambulances for the Health Department of West New Britain. -for purchase of computer, Bed bunks -for Memorial built to honor Indian soldiers and prisoners of war -for Purchase of equipment for a Community Project Assistance Scheme in East Sepik Province -for support for St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School Assistance from India is much appreciated as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.   | US$ 1,67,686.21 US$ 78,112 US$ 20,967 US$ 34,431 US$ 88,225 |
| Solomon islands  | Aid for Procurement of a solar power system and freezer compartment for Paranau Bay Fisheries Project. Aid for Disaster relief for Flash floods Assistance from India is much appreciated as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.                                                                                                                                                                                             | US$ 20,930 US$ 50,000                                       |
| Nepal            | India provides broad-based multi sectoral development assistance to Nepal. Our developmental aid has contributed to socio-economic development and further strengthened our bilateral cooperation with Nepal in diverse fields, including areas of infrastructure and connectivity, health, agriculture and irrigation, rural and community development, education and training, defence and security cooperation, water resources including river embankments and hydropower. | 381.25 crores                                               |

|         | Sri Lanka                                                                                                                                                                                                          | GOI is committed to assisting the Government of Sri Lanka in resettlement and rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Government has been implementing several developmental projects, particularly in the areas of development of rail and port infrastructure, connectivity and transportation, agriculture, education, public health, housing, vocational training and economic revival and women's empowerment, particularly war widoes. Towards this effort Governement has been utilising funds. The main objective of the developmental projects being implemented by India in the Northern and Eastern Sri Lank s is to assist Government of Sri Lanka in its relief, resettlement, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, including to ensure welfare and well-being of the Tamils affected by protracted civil war   | 420.8 crores                |
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|         | Palestine                                                                                                                                                                                                          | -India's Annual contribution to UNRWA Primarily for provision of food and medicines to the displaces people in the refugee camps under UNRWA's various programmes -Budgetary Support Part of US$ 10 million pledge announced during the visit of President Abbas to New Delhi in November 2012.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | US$ 1 million US$ 4 million |
|         | Syria                                                                                                                                                                                                              | -Humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees delivered through UN-SHARP                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | US $ 1 million              |
|         | Lebanon                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees in Lebanon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | US $5,00,000                |
|         | Jordan                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees in Jordan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | US $ 5,00,000               |
| 2014-15 | Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea                                                                                                                                                                                      | Humanitarian assistance to Ebola affected countries (USD 50,000 each to three countries)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | 0.910 crores                |
| 2014-15 | Liberia                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Humanitarian assistance to Ebola affected countries (USD 5581)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 0.034 crores                |
|         | Total aid for Capacity Building which includes aid for Disaster Relief of Rs.2474.35 lakhs to Nicaragua, Serbia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Philippines, Croatia, Syria, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Algeria, Burundi, Yemen, | Total aid for Capacity Building which includes aid for Disaster Relief of Rs.2474.35 lakhs to Nicaragua, Serbia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Philippines, Croatia, Syria, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Algeria, Burundi, Yemen,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Rs.22503.63 lakhs           |

| Madagascar           | Madagascar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |                              |                              |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Burundi              | Support to establish Vocational Training Centre                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Rs. 5 Crores                 | Rs. 5 Crores                 |
| Rwanda               | Support to establish Vocational Training Centre                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Rs. 5 Crores                 | Rs. 5 Crores                 |
| Myanmar              | In August 2015, in response to Government of Myanmar's specific request for emergency supplies of rice and medicines by air to locations which were hard to reach following heavy floods and landslides in Myanmar, the Government of India dispatched emergency relief supplies including rice, medicines and readymade noodles to Myanmar by Indian Air Force aircraft. This timely supply of relief material by air was highly appreciated by the people and Government of Myanmar (In the last three years, we followed on our development cooperation projects which were committed in the past. ) |                              |                              |
| Bhutan               | India provides broad-based multi sectoral development assistance to Bhutan. Our developmental aid has contributed to socio-economic development and further strengthened our bilateral cooperation with Bhutan in diverse fields, including areas of hydropower, infrastructure and connectivity, health, agriculture and irrigation, rural and community development, education and training defence and security cooperation. (During the current year Rs. 6160.20 crores have been allocated)                                                                                                        | Non Plan 1146.59 crores      | Plan 3371.82 crores          |
| Republic of Dominica | Cash relief assistance after tropical storm Erica                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | US $200,000                  | US $200,000                  |
| Guatemala            | For installation of solar traffic lights                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Rs.70 lakhs                  | Rs.70 lakhs                  |
| Guyana               | Cash assistance for election process                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | US $50,000                   | US $50,000                   |
| Suriname             | Aid for reorganisation of a mortuary at S'lands Hospital in Paramaribo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | US $156,760                  | US $156,760                  |
| Fiji                 | India has been supporting Fiji for various developmental activities, economic development and disaster relief Aid for hospital equipment for Colonial War Memorial Hospital, and support for Fiji elections. Aid for supply of indelible ink for Fiji elections The assistance was meant to support various developmental activities and relief &                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | US$ 4,49,806 Rs. 68,81,600/- | US$ 4,49,806 Rs. 68,81,600/- |

|             | rehabilitation measures, and was appreciated by the Government of Fiji. (During the current year Rs.2,81,10,000/- have been allocated for supply of 5,000 Akash/UbiSlate Tablets for Fiji School Children)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |                                   |
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| Vanuatu     | Cash assistance to Vanuatu after wide spread damage and destruction caused by cyclones in the country in 2015. An amount was given to Vanuatu subsequent to cyclones PAM in March 2015 The cash assistance was meant to support relief and rehabilitation measures, and was appreciated by the Government of Vanuatu.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | US$ 250,000                       |
| Timor Leste | Aid for funding the production and supply of a fully equipped Ambulance unit to the Government of Timor Leste. The Ambulance unit is expected to be delivered to the Government of Timor Leste in December 2015. The Timorese Government which is emphasizing on improving its health management system had requested for the supply of an Ambulance unit. Thus it is expected to benefit the Timorese people and generate goodwill for the Government of India.                                                                                                                                                                                         | US$ 70,620                        |
| Combodia    | Government of India has been providing assistance in form of grant-in-aid, concessional loans to Cambodia for undertaking various developmental and construction projects, as well as for the restoration and conservation of Angkor Wat and Ta-Prohm temples. Financial assistance for water development project in Siem Reap, the project approved in 2014 and currently undergoing. Financial assistance for water development project Kampong Speu, the project approved in 2014 and currently undergoing The GOI assisted projects have generated a tremendous amount of goodwill in Cambodia. (The Previous assistance is as follows : 2004 - 2015 | US $ 1.15 million US$ 1.8 million |

|                                      | Rs.34.16 Crores (Phase I & II) for Restoration and Preservation of Ta-Prohm Temple. The project was commenced in 2004 pursuant to an MOU that was signed in 2002 between the Govt. of India and Royal Government of Cambodia. Phase I and Phase II of the project completed on 31 July 2015. 2010-2015 US$ 246,000 for Redevelopment of India-Cambodia Friendship School Project in Kampong Cham province During the visit of President of India to Cambodia in September 2010, a grant-in-aid of US$ 246,894 for the re-development of Cambodia-India Friendship School was announced. The project has been completed successfully and handed over to the Cambodian side during the visit of Vice President of India in September 2015.)   |              |
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| Marshall Islands                     | Government of India has been providing aid and support to Government of Marshall Islands for various developmental activities, disaster relief etc. Grant-in-aid to fund RMI's first National Export Strategy. The GOI assisted projects have generated a tremendous amount of goodwill in Marshall Islands. (During the current year US $150,000 Special grant for organizing 2 nd Annual Pacific Island Leaders'Summit in Majuro, RMI.)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | US$ 100,570  |
| Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) | For implementation of project FSM Integrated Agricultural census. The FSM project seeks to generate baseline data on structure of agriculture and fishing in FSM, which will provide useful inputs for policy makers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | US$ 2,00,000 |
| Cook Islands                         | For 10 Projects proposal for various developmental activities Assistance from India is much appreciated as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | US$ 1,24,332 |
| Tuvalu                               | Aid for purchasing of ambulances.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | US$ 43,579   |

|                  | Financial assistance for purchase of medical equipment for princess Margaret hospital, Funafuti Assistance from India is much appreciated as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.                                                                                                                         | US$ 447,865            |
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| Papua New Guinea | Aid for Solar Electrification in Jubilee Institute -for support for St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School Assistance from India is much appreciated as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries. (During the current year US $51,654 have been allocated for purchase of vehicle for University of PNG Clinic)   | US$ 160,000 US$ 88,225 |
| Solomon islands  | Aid for Disaster relief for Flash floods. Assistance from India is much appreciated as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries.                                                                                                                                                                               | US$ 50,000             |
| Nauru            | Aid for welfare of expatriates working for the Government. Assistance from India is much appreciated as it was meant for minor critical projects which were selected by respective countries. (During the current year US$4,50,175 have been allocated for construction of Sea wall for protection against rising sea.)                                    | US$ 2,44,112           |
| Nepal            | India provides broad-based multi sectoral development assistance to Nepal. When a devastating earthquake hit Nepal in April 2015, India was the first responder with its largest ever disaster relief operation called 'Operation Maitri.' Our monetized assistance in the relief phase was nearly Rs. 400 crores. For the long term rehabilitation phase, | 300 crores             |

|           | India announced its commitment of US$ 1 billion, one-fourth of which would be as grant. Our developmental aid has contributed to socio-economic development and further strengthened our bilateral cooperation with Nepal in diverse fields, including areas of infrastructure and connectivity, health, agriculture and irrigation, rural and community development, education and training, defence and security cooperation, water resources including river embankments and hydropower. (During the current financial year an aid worth Rs.420 crores has been provided)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |                             |
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| Sri Lanka | GOI is committed to assisting the Government of Sri Lanka in resettlement and rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Government has been implementing several developmental projects, particularly in the areas of development of rail and port infrastructure, connectivity and transportation, agriculture, education, public health, housing, vocational training and economic revival and women's empowerment, particularly war widoes. Towards this effort Governement has been utilising funds. The main objective of the developmental projects being implemented by India in the Northern and Eastern Sri Lank s is to assist Government of Sri Lanka in its relief, resettlement, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, including to ensure welfare and well-being of the Tamils affected by protracted civil war. (During current year Rs. 500 crores have been allocated) | Rs. 500 crores              |
| Palestine | -India's Annual contribution to UNRWA Primarily for provision of food and medicines to the displaces people in the refugee camps under UNRWA's various programmes -Budgetary Support                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | US$ 1 million US$ 5 million |

|                                | Part of US$ 10 million pledge announced during the visit of Presidsent Abbas to New Delhi in November 2012. -Support for Building of two Schools An MoU was signed during the visit of President Abbas to India in November 2012 to build two schools in Palestine with the support of GOI   | US$ 46000      |
|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Syria                          | -Humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees delivered through UN-SHARP                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | US $ 1 million |
| Lebanon                        | Humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees in Lebanon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | US $ 5,00,000  |
| Jordan                         | Humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees in Jordan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | US $ 5,00,000  |
| Bosnia& Herzegovina (Sarajevo) | GOI provided aid following massive floods causing immense destruction to lives and property. The amount has been contributed towards disaster/flood relief.                                                                                                                                  | US$1,00,000    |
| Serbia (Belgrade)              | During last three years, GOI extended financial assistance to Serbia as immediate relief from the disastrous effects of the catastrophic floods.                                                                                                                                             | US$1,00,000    |

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