With reference to India's recent healthcare and infrastructure cooperation with Sri Lanka, consider the following statements: 1. India provided a grant of SLR 100 million for the Mannar hospital project. 2. India provided a grant of SLR 600 million for an accident and emergency unit in Mannar. 3. Anti-tuberculosis medicines were transported to Colombo via an IAF C130J aircraft. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India's High Commissioner Jha Lays Foundation for Mannar Hospital, Funds SLR 600M Unit

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 28 September 2026

Healthcare cooperation and infrastructure grants as a tool for India's Neighborhood First policy in GS2.

Why in news

India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, laid the foundation stone for a new accident and emergency unit in Mannar supported by an Indian grant.

Background

India provided a grant of SLR 600 million for a two-storey accident and emergency unit in Mannar, Sri Lanka. Additionally, India sent three tonnes of anti-tuberculosis medicines to Colombo via an IAF C130J aircraft.

Facts for Prelims

FactIndia provided a grant of SLR 600 million for the Mannar accident and emergency unit.
PlaceMannar and Polonnaruwa are locations of Indian-supported infrastructure and village projects in Sri Lanka.
S&TIAF C130J aircraft was used to transport anti-tuberculosis medicines to Colombo.
PostSantosh Jha serves as the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka.

Prelims practice question

With reference to India's recent healthcare and infrastructure cooperation with Sri Lanka, consider the following statements:

India provided a grant of SLR 100 million for the Mannar hospital project.
India provided a grant of SLR 600 million for an accident and emergency unit in Mannar.
Anti-tuberculosis medicines were transported to Colombo via an IAF C130J aircraft.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states the grant was SLR 600 million.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of India's 'Neighborhood First' policy through healthcare cooperation and infrastructure grants in Sri Lanka.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Soft power projection: Strengthening bilateral ties through direct medical aid and public health infrastructure
Strategic autonomy: Reducing regional instability by supporting the economic and social recovery of neighboring nations

Keywords: Neighborhood First · Soft Power · Bilateral Cooperation · Public Health Diplomacy · Infrastructure Grant

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