The Indian government has announced that it will assist the setting up of two new buildings for University of Jaffna faculties in Kilinochchi.
India will set up the physical infrastructure for the Faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Engineering, at a cost of Rs600mn (£2.7mn) according to a statement on the Indian High Commission’s website.
“In addition to the physical infrastructure, the Government of India will also provide, through a reputed Indian institution, support for curriculum development, faculty exchanges, training and research,” the statement said.
“India has been privileged to partner with Sri Lanka in its development efforts, and this project is yet another example of India’s continued commitment.”
A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed by both governments, represented by the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Y.K. Sinha, and the Secretary to the Ministry of Higher Education, Dr. Sunil Jayantha Nawaratne, in the presence of S.B.Dissanayake, Minister of Higher Education and Vasanthy Arasaratnam, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jaffna.