cOLOMBO :The Indian Government has agreed to provide a grant of USD 61.5 million to fully develop the Port of Kankesanthurai (KKS).
This was revealed by the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha during a recent meeting between the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva, and the Indian High Commissioner at the Ministry office.
As part of the project, a new breakwater will be constructed, and the port will be dredged up to a depth of 30 meters to accommodate deep-draft vessels.
