The Indian government has focused on the immediate implementation of three projects that affect the lives of Sri Lankans. Issuing an identity card with modern technology for Sri Lankans, solar power projects and starting a shipping service between India and Sri Lanka are the three urgent projects. This matter was discussed in a meeting held between the Chief of Staff of the President and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Ratnayake and the High Commissioner of India Gopal Bagalay.
Sagala Ratnayake said that the Government of India has expressed its willingness to support the issuance of an identity card with modern technology for the citizens of this country, and the related work is currently at an active level and it will be started soon. A solar power project is to be started on three islands in the north and it has been discussed about starting it soon.
Apart from that, discussions have also been held regarding starting a ferry service between Rameswaram and Thalai Mannar in India and Sagala Ratnayake mentioned that the work to start a ferry service between Kankasanthurai and Karikal in India is in the final stage. Both sides have agreed to start these activities as soon as possible. (Lankadeepa)
