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India’s existing commitments to the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan involve a financial outlay of close to US $ 1.5 billion.

A fresh package of US $ 500 million has been announced during the visit of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Afghanistan, to underline India’s undiluted commitment to the efforts of the Government and people of Afghanistan to build a peaceful, prosperous and stable country. The following are the aid commitments made during the visit:

A fresh commitment of US $ 100 million for the third phase of India’s programme of Small Development Projects, over and above the previous pledge of US$ 20 million;

Donation of 1000 buses for the Kabul and other municipalities with provision for maintenance support, training and infrastructure;

A medical package consisting of the treatment of Afghan patients in select disciplines and hospitals in India over the next three years to be implemented through the Afghan Ministry of Public Health; the rehabilitation and professional up-gradation of the National Malaria and Leishmaniasis Centre of Afghanistan; and the upgradation of the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, including the neo-natal and maternal care unit;

Upgradation of the agricultural department at the Kabul University to an agricultural university and providing scholarships for the study of agricultural sciences.

Donation of 500 tractors for Afghan farmers; Provision of seeds and other assistance for the agricultural sector;

The early finalization of a US$ 50 million Buyers Credit Line to promote exports and attract Indian business to Afghanistan;

A grant of US $ 10 million for preservation and revival of Afghanistan’s archaeological and cultural heritage and cultural exchanges;

A grant of US $ 4 million to the Government of Afghanistan for the restoration of the historic Stor Palace in Kabul.

Assistance in setting up an Afghan Institute of Mining.

An enhancement of our ICCR scholarships for students from 675 to 1000 with a special focus on encouraging women students to avail of the additional slots;

Assistance in setting up of a computer laboratory at Habibia School.

Supporting the Second Phase of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Skills Development Programme for providing vocational training to Afghan nationals

Establishment of a Jawaharlal Nehru Chair of Indian Studies at Kabul University

Reiterating the commitment to donate 250,000 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan to meet its requirements this year.

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Seems like India is being very kind to Afghanistan, just hope it can be repayed back.

On a smaller note,the Afghan parliament is being made by India, so every time a new president is elected in Afghanistan, he will know he will be working inside a India building. lol

Btw Watani, how are Afgans in your home viewing this news?
 
very goood

bt even if india invest 1 trillion in Afghanistan

than still depend on us.
 
Good move India...Afghans really need huge investments & Big infrastructure Projects...All of the world should help them...this country is performing very well...Terrorist incidents are now a days rare as compared to early days...it means Afghani politicians are delivering what there people want at the movement

The next stage should be The Afghani people demanding more things from Government...This will make Democracy firm in afghanistan ...

Hope we are building a Strong Muslim democracy in the world...afghanistan surely deserves to be one...:smitten:
 
But are the Afghans welcoming this decisions or just dont care?
 
People back in Afghanistan, especially in north of the country, consider India and Turkey as their only sincere friends. The reason being is that both India and Turkey throughout the decades have left positive influence through their entertainment and culture, and now through infrastructural help, educational help, etcetera. NOT through weapons, interferences, etcetera. Shahre Naw of Kabul and central Mazar is full of Indians who are there for constructional work, and this has given the chance to both sides to know each other better and keep the relationship intact. And yes, Afghans are very welcoming this sort of help. I hope you just visit Kabul once, you will get answers to all your questions. And don't worry, Kabul by far isn't as dangerous as media makes it to be. Trust me. :)
 
But are the Afghans welcoming this decisions or just dont care?
Afghans are not only welcoming but also Putting there Efforts to Put together there war torn nation...:yahoo:
 
Afghans are really lovely people...extremely friendly....i met a lot of Afghans in a Gurgaon hospital...first of all the girls are beautiful :P and i feel they have a great welcoming hearts for Indians....i really really feel happy when a news pops out of India helping Afghanistan...but i must also say..that Afghans don't like Pakistan...

Hope this partnership between India and Afg grows!
 
hope this cooperation goes on....long live INDO - AGHFAN RELATIONS....

LET HATERS HATE....:smokin:
 
very goood

bt even if india invest 1 trillion in Afghanistan

than still depend on us.

You never leave a chance to ridicule others. :rolleyes: Afghanistan does not depends on any country nor they will be. They need support to help themselves and they will continue to get it.
 
Pics: Indian PM's visit to Afghanistan.

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressing the Joint Session of the Parliament of Afghanistan, in Kabul


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