Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state the details of the development work and macro projects, year-wise and cost-wise undertaken by India in Afghanistan since 2007?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)

India has undertaken projects in all parts of Afghanistan, in a wide range of sectors, including hydro-electricity, power transmission lines, road construction, industry, telecommunications, information and broadcasting, and capacity building, which have been identified by the Afghan Government as priority areas for reconstruction and development. In addition, India has undertaken community level small development projects in the field of agriculture, rural development, education and health throughout Afghanistan that have direct and visible impact on community life and with a focus on local ownership and management. The year–wise expenditure incurred on various projects since 2007 is as under:

(i) 2007 -08: Rs. 467.55 Crore

(ii) 2008 -09: Rs. 410.41 Crore

(iii) 2009 -10: Rs. 98.46 Crore

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Lok Sabha

Afghanistan

South Asia