NewzVille Desk
In Sri Lanka, the restoration of the Northern Railway Line was launched today under an Indian grant-funded project, marking a major step in post-disaster recovery following Cyclone Ditwah.
The project was inaugurated at the Maho railway station by Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport, Highways and Railways, Bimal Rathnayake.
The rail restoration is part of India’s 450-million-dollar assistance package to help rebuild critical infrastructure damaged by the cyclone.
Speaking at the launch, High Commissioner Jha reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka during times of crisis, while Minister Rathnayake thanked the Indian government and people for their timely assistance.
Cyclone Ditwah had caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, and railway infrastructure, disrupting transport services and affecting thousands of commuters.
With the commencement of the track restoration project on the Northern Railway Line with Indian grant assistance, connectivity to far-flung areas is expected to improve to pre-cyclone levels.
The track restoration project is part of the $450 million post cyclone support package and was launched by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Railways Minister Bimal Rathnayake.
Sri Lankan Officials, people and ministers have hailed this Indian assistance as crucial for communities hit by Cyclone Ditwah, as restoring the rail line will help people travel for work, education and healthcare, while reconnecting the North with the rest of the country.
