Signing of MoU for an additional 87 projects worth US 25 million under Small Development Projects (SDP) on 13 July 2016
India’s privilege to be a partner in Government of Afghanistan’s concerted efforts to develop the country under very challenging circumstances. A significant part of India's development portfolio in Afghanistan has been a special programme to foster community-based Small Development Projects (SDP) in the fields of agriculture, rural development, education, health, vocational training, etc. that can have direct and visible impact on community life.
SDP scheme was started in 2005 with an initial outlay of US$ 20 million. Under this, 135 projects were approved and a majority of these have been completed. In 2012, India provided an additional sum of USD 100 million for the SDP scheme, also extending it across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. Under this scheme, 125 projects were sanctioned in 2014 and another 92 projects in March this year.
On 13 July, tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an additional 87 projects worth US$ 25 million have been signed between the Embassy of India, the Afghan Ministry of Economy and various line Ministries of Government of Afghanistan. The ceremony was held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive of Afghanistan.
Given the importance it attaches to its Small Development Project scheme, Government of India has decided to enhance the outlay further to US$ 200 million by 2020. We look forward to design and implement even more meaningful projects in future that will improve the lives of our Afghan friends across the length and breadth of Afghanistan.
Kabul,
14 July, 2016
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