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A significant development partnership between India and Uganda took shape as Suja K. Menon, the Joint Secretary/Director General for the Ministry of External Affairs of India, responsible for Lines of Credit, concluded a fruitful three-day visit to Uganda. This visit, as highlighted by the Indian High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, aimed to assess the progress made in utilizing 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.
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 prioritized the Solar Irrigation Systems Project, recognizing its importance in enhancing agricultural productivity and facilitating the efficient functioning of the Parish Development Model.
Simultaneously, 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.
Facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on-site assessment visits were conducted for the proposed projects in both the agriculture and energy sectors. Amb. Elly Kamahungye, Director for Regional and International Economic Affairs, led these coordination efforts to ensure effective evaluation and implementation.
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During their visit to Jinja City, the Indian delegation received a warm welcome from Deputy Mayor Fazira Kauma and Town Clerk Edward Lwanga at the Jinja City Council Offices. Deputy Mayor Kauma seized the opportunity to encourage further collaboration beyond the earmarked projects, suggesting avenues such as people-to-people initiatives in tourism, culture, and the digital economy. She also highlighted the potential for training and exchange programs, as well as twinning of cities, emphasizing the historical ties between the people of Indian descent and the city of Jinja.
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