I spelt out the "apparent" benefits already. And India at its present context needs to see non-economic benefit as well - mainly counter balance the influence of Chinese power on SL, Integration of SL economy with Indian economy for future co-existence and mutual prosperity, also SL has been a pretty robust economy in itself which can help the South Indian states to take advantage of (it will be mutually beneficial to both SL and India).
Why would India not take advantage of its proximity to other nations is really a puzzle. This should have been done a long time back.
I agree that this bridge will help foster closer ties with SL and India. That was never in dispute.
The issue is WHO will foot the Bill. India at present cannot afford to do so. If its a "Loan" then the interest rate better be 0.5% with a 50 year repayment period. That is the whole point.
Its funny when keyboard warrior think they know better than GOI ,lets wait & see what happen in future
Its a lot more funny when keyboard warriors think they know what the GoI is doing but stammer when asked about it