🏠 India-Funded Project: Foundation Laid for 51 Houses in Badulla Estate

• Project Milestone: Foundation stone laid on Sep 29, 2026, for 51 new housing units at Alagolla Estate, Badulla district, under Stage 2 of the Indian Housing Project (IHP) Phase IV. • Broad Plantation Housing Scope: Phase IV targets 10,000 houses across 6 provinces for the plantation community, initiated in Oct 2025. • Overall IHP Figures: India’s flagship grant initiative totals over INR 18 Bn to construct ~60,000 houses: - Phases 1 & 2: 46,000 houses built/renovated in Northern & Eastern provinces. - Phase 3: 4,000 houses completed in plantation regions. • Socio-Economic Development: Reinforces infrastructure support for the plantation sector, a critical component of Sri Lanka’s export economy (e.g., tea). Other ongoing Indian grant commitments include Dickoya hospital, upgrading 9 plantation schools, smart classrooms, and a multi-sectoral package of INR 750 Mn announced in 2023.