- Suja K. Menon have concluded a three-day visit to Uganda with a significant development partnership.
- The credit offer is for critical sectors of Uganda’s development.
Suja K. Menon, the Joint Secretary/Director General for the Ministry of External Affairs of India, responsible for Lines of Credit, has concluded a three-day visit to Uganda with a significant development partnership between India and Uganda.
This visit, as highlighted by the Indian High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, aimed to assess the progress made in utilising two lines of credit extended by the Government of India. These lines of credit were originally proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Uganda in 2018.
Also, the credit offer was extended to key sectors of Uganda’s development, namely the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
In response to this offer, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries prioritised the Solar Irrigation Systems Project, recognising its importance in enhancing agricultural productivity and facilitating the efficient functioning of the Parish Development Model.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development proposed two vital projects for consideration. These projects include the 220kv Bujagaali-Tororo Transmission line project spanning 127km, requiring funding amounting to sh59 billion, and the Karuma-Nimule-Nimule-Juba Transmission line totaling 712km in length.
Also, Elly Kamahungye, Director for Regional and International Economic Affairs, led an on-site assessment visits to the proposed projects in both the agriculture and energy sectors to ensure effective evaluation and implementation.