LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2094
ANSWERED ON- 12/12/2025
PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY INDIA IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
2094. SHRI BALRAM NAIK PORIKA
SHRI G M HARISH BALAYOGI
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-
(a) the details of infrastructure projects proposed, under construction and presently functional, along with their objectives and tentative timelines for completion of ongoing works year-wise, country-wise;
(b) the current status of major infrastructure projects being funded or supported by India in neighbouring countries under various bilateral and regional cooperation frameworks, the details of financial commitments, disbursements, and progress made during the last three years, project-wise;
(c) the amount of funds allocated, released and utilised for these infrastructure projects during the last five years, country-wise and project-wise;
(d) whether any delays, cost overruns, or implementation challenges have been reported, if so, the details thereof;
(e) the steps being taken to ensure timely completion and effective monitoring of these projects; and
(f) the details of employment generated, revenue or economic activity supported, and the overall public perception of India’s development partnership initiatives in these regions?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)
(a to f): Development cooperation has been an important component of India's engagement with partner countries. India as part of its engagement with the Global South has undertaken a number of development projects through Government of India supported Lines of Credit, Concessional Finance Scheme, and Grant-in-Aid. The projects cover a wide range of sectors such as water, power, railways, roads, agriculture, education and healthcare, etc. A large number of projects have already been completed; remaining are under various stages of implementation.
Details of major development projects financed through Lines of Credit, Concessional Finance Scheme and Grant-in-Aid are placed at Annexure-I
, Annexure-II and Annexure-III respectively.
The details of Government of India’s Aid budget to various partner countries over the last 5 years may be seen at Annexure-IV.
Timelines for projects are based on consultation with host governments and the local ground situation. Every effort is made to implement projects expeditiously, in close consultation with the host Governments. Regular project review meetings are held with all stakeholders.
India's development partnership is based on a consultative and demand-driven model, focused on addressing the needs and aspirations of its partner countries. These projects have created a multiplier effect on the social and economic infrastructure in these countries, and have enabled them to move ahead on their development trajectory. Many of these projects have also served as enablers for ‘Make-in-India’ initiative; and have facilitated the process of Indian industry going global.
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