India got Rs 2,575 crore as foreign aid in 2015-16


Hyderabad, Aug 26(DC): The Centre has been in the eye of a storm since it reportedly refused aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Gulf country, however, later clarified that it had never formally announced a grant of Rs 700 crore to flood-hit Kerala. The question here is, has India ever accepted foreign grants? The Ministry of External Affairs told the Lok Sabha that for the year 2007-2008 and 2015-16, India received foreign aid of Rs 2,575 crore.

The highest fund flow was Rs 3,384 crore for the year 2013-14, all with regard to health connected projects being executed in India. The aid received is pumped into projects such as immunisation programme, National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, Reproductive and Child Health-II Programme, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, National Leprosy Eradication Programme and HIV/AIDS Control Programmes, the ministry said.

The United Kingdom has been a regular donor followed by Germany, Asian Developments Bank, the United States and more. India too has been a generous donor and has helped build the health sector in African countries. Addressing the Lok Sabha, officials of the MEA said, “India is currently a net donor of foreign aid. In the last three years, India has provided more aid to foreign countries, than it has received.”

Going by the statistical data submitted to the lower house, the claim turned out to be true. India has helped its turbulent neighbour Bangladesh with Rs 155.68 crore in 2015 -16. In the same year, the country gave Rs 5,368.46 crore to Bhutan and Rs 880. 44 crore to Afghanistan. The aid is extended under the aegis of the Development Partnership Administration (DPA) under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It is mainly meant for housings schemes, infrastructure development, educational fellowships and more.

  

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Hindustan gave Rs 880. 44 crore to Afghanistan (Hind Kush) & 5,368.46 crore to Bhutan....!!!! since 2014

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  • Vinod Nagori, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    An article to rejoice especially after their traditional party and its leader were trashed in the recent RS elections,

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  • Sadhashiv M, Udupi

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    We diverted all money to pay oil debt to iran..

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  • Rathna, Bengaluru

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Modi is a strong believer of ' Hottege hittilladidroo juttige mallige'

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    This Money went to Ambani, Adani & Ramdev ...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Modi who tries to tell the world that India is self sufficient is now Exposed ...

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  • Roshan, Mangaluru

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Indians are fooled day-in and day-out by Modi led BJP govt., for a typical narrative of nationalism. What kind of nationalism is there if this Govt., has to overprice a fighter jet 1000crore more?
    What kind of nationalism is there if it enforces protection of rapists, criminals and corrupt?
    What kind of nationalism is there if there is consistent provocation to threaten people who does not abide by the dictatorial fatwas of BJP leaders?
    What kind of nationalism is there if the youths become jobless, farmers distressed, housewives struggle and working class tormented everyday for what they eat to what they speak?

    It is impossible to comprehend on the fall-out of this for the next generation, as there are band of hysteric bhakts enforces strict orders from top to stop people from thinking and analyzing.

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  • Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    BUT FOLLOWERS SAY MODI NEVER TOOK SINGLE PENNY FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE FROM 2014, INSTEAD HE REPAYED THE OLD ONES...…IF SO WHY IS THAT OUR CURRENCY IS FALLING ON A DAILY BASIS.....

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  • SB, Mlore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Read the news properly . Those aids were for development or health projects. Not for disaster relief. Also India donated more than it received for the same and as disaster relief for poor countries .

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  • Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    YOUR "DISAGREE" NUMBERS ARE ANSWERING YOU....

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  • Rathan, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Lionel
    The number of agree or disagree doesn't change the facts. The number game is only for election. And for all other things facts and figures tell the true story whether more ppl like it or not

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  • Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    RATHAN,

    BUT YOU NEVER TALK ABOUT FACTS AND FIGURES RITE....YOU ONLY DEAL WITH NUMBERS....LIKE HOW MANY STATES BJP IS RULING???HOW MANY SEATS YOU GOT...….

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