Indian housing project gains momentum

The second phase of the Indian Housing Project for construction of 43,000 housing units in Northern and Eastern Province, which is being jointly implemented by the governments of India and Sri Lanka, has made rapid progress since its launch on October 2, 2012, the Indian High Cimmissioner's office states in a release.

Over 8,700 beneficiaries have been selected in all five districts of Northern Province through rigorous application of selection processes agreed upon by the two governments.

The High Commission of India has released first installment payments to these beneficiaries.

Further, nearly 25 % of these beneficiaries have also received their second installment payments indicating progress in construction of the house beyond the foundation stage.

The two governments are confident of achieving the target of completing 10,000 houses in Northern Province before the end of this year, the release adds.

During his visit to the Northern Province on February 23-24 , High Commissioner of India Ashok K. Kantha reviewed progress of this phase of the Project.