Gibbs
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not everything is to be measured in immediate economic benefit. Some actions result in a tremendous soft power projection which will also promote brotherhood and friendly exchanges.
better connectivity
economic opportunities to tap the north SL region
South India is a manufacturing economy - it trades and exports to other countries - a seamless connectivity to Another country reduces transport costs and timelines.
enhances embedding of SL Into India's economic sphere which will help increased co=operation and co-existence.
In terms of benefits for SL - they can utilize the connectivity to India to increase exports and tap into Indian market in a huge way
Be the manufacturing regional hub for agri based products to feed into TN's industrial manufacturing base
get a manifold increase from India's tourists - specially from the IT hub regions. the number of people driving to SL just because its possible (do you know how many people from USA drive on the key west drive just for the sheer experience)
I presume this can open opportunities for SL people to work on the South Indian IT hubs - this will be an enormous win win for both India and SL
The ground situation is not conducive yet for such physical connectivity.. There will be a major opposition by the people if the GOSL agrees to this.. Problems will far outway the benefits as it stands
Well its your friend china who is given this loan so you should be glad to use it
ADB is not Chinese funded bank, And as i mentioned no Sri Lankan official has either agreed or envisaged this plan, All the noise is emanating from India