What India has done in Sri Lanka
Partner in housing, health and connectivity grants, and the recipient of India's largest single package of emergency financial support during the 2022 economic crisis.
At a glance
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Humanitarian operations
Recorded responses India mounted.
₹317.41cr
Grant assistance recorded
2024-25 · Actual expenditure
Source
India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCE
Notes on Demands for Grants 2026-2027 — Demand No. 29, Ministry of External Affairs ↗- Published
- 1 February 2026
- Location
- Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects
- Stated as
- 317.41 INR crore
Technical details
Record src-budget-2026-2027 · retrieved 30 August 2026 · last verified 30 August 2026
US$2.23 bn
Government-supported Lines of Credit
11 repayable facilities
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Recorded development projects
Our development project register is still being expanded and does not yet cover everything India has built.
Latest response
Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Support
During Sri Lanka's 2022 foreign exchange crisis India extended a package of emergency support covering fuel, food, medicine and fertiliser. Most of that support took the form of credit facilities and deferred payments, not grants.
Global programme context
Sri Lanka took part in a worldwide programme
These are worldwide totals. They are shown for context and are NOT this country's share — no country-level breakdown has been extracted from the primary table yet.
- 1,51,27,000DosesDoses supplied as grant assistance
- 5,20,27,000DosesDoses supplied through the COVAX facility
- 23,40,92,500DosesDoses supplied on commercial terms
- 30,12,46,500DosesTotal doses supplied internationally, all modalities
Sri Lanka-specific figure: not yet extracted. It will appear here once the per-country row has been read off the primary table.
Development partnership
What India helped build
Our development project register is still being expanded and does not yet cover everything India has built.
Repayable financing
Government-supported Lines of Credit
Credit extended through the Exim Bank with Government of India support. This is money the borrowing government repays with interest — it is never counted as grant assistance.
US$2.23 bn
New Government-supported Lines of Credit
11
Repayable facilities
US$15.7M
Debt restructuring / interest capitalisation
Not counted as new financing. These refinance interest already owed, so counting them would inflate the figure above with money never newly extended.
- For purchase of Petroleum Products by Government of Sri LankaUS$500M2022REPAYABLE
- (i) Track laying by IRCON on the Omanthai-Pallai sector, (ii) Track laying by IRCON on the…US$416.39M2010REPAYABLE
- (i) Track laying on the Pallai-Kankesanthurai railway line, (ii) Setting up of signaling a…US$382.37M2012REPAYABLE
- For financing procurement of i) Procurement of rolling stock for Sri Lankan Railways (USD…US$318M2017REPAYABLE
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| Purpose | Borrower | Amount | Signed | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For purchase of Petroleum Products by Government of Sri Lanka | Government of Sri Lanka | US$500M | 2 Feb 2022 | New credit |
| (i) Track laying by IRCON on the Omanthai-Pallai sector, (ii) Track laying by IRCON on the Madhu Church-Tallaimannar sector, and (iii) Track laying on the Medawachchiya- Madhu railway line | Government of Srilanka | US$416.39M | 26 Nov 2010 | New credit |
| (i) Track laying on the Pallai-Kankesanthurai railway line, (ii) Setting up of signaling and telecommunications systems for the Northern railway line and (iii) other projects as may be approved by Government of India (USD 146.51 mn) | Government of Srilanka | US$382.37M | 17 Jan 2012 | New credit |
| For financing procurement of i) Procurement of rolling stock for Sri Lankan Railways (USD 177 mn); (ii) Up-gradation of railway tracks (Maho-Anuradhapura-Omanthai or any other sector) (USD 136 mn); (iii) Utilisation of balance amount, if any, as may be agreed to between Borrower (GOSL) and GOI. | Government of Srilanka | US$318M | 6 Jun 2017 | New credit |
| Supply of Petroleum Products | Government of Srilanka | US$150M | 20 Dec 2003 | New credit |
| For Financing Strategic projects | Government of Srilanka | US$100M | 31 Mar 2008 | New credit |
| Upgradation of railway line (Colombo-Matara) | Government of Srilanka | US$100M | 23 Jul 2008 | New credit |
| Projects in the Solar Energy Sector | Government of Srilanka | US$100M | 16 Jun 2021 | New credit |
| Upgradation of Southern Railway Corridor from Colombo to Matara | Government of Srilanka | US$67.4M | 10 Mar 2010 | New credit |
| For Procurement of Urea Fertilizer | Government of Sri Lanka | US$55M | 10 Jun 2022 | New credit |
| Rehabilitation of Kankesanthurai Harbour in Sri Lanka | Government of Srilanka | US$45.27M | 10 Jan 2018 | New credit |
| FITL LOC - Restructuring Approved in line with G-20 Common Framework | Government of Sri Lanka | US$15.73M | 25 Mar 2025 | Interest capitalisation |
Grant assistance
Year by year, as actually spent
Actual expenditure recorded in Government budget accounts — not a budget estimate. Estimates are available below for anyone who wants the full ledger.
₹3,117.26 cr
Across 16 recorded financial years
- 2024-25₹317.41 cr
- 2023-24₹119.37 cr
- 2022-23₹126.04 cr
- 2021-22₹48.56 cr
- 2020-21₹44.81 cr
- 2019-20₹201.09 cr
- 2018-19₹168.78 cr
- 2017-18₹77.89 cr
- 2016-17₹99.16 cr
- 2015-16₹403.8 cr
- 2014-15₹499.7 cr
- 2013-14₹420.8 cr
- 2012-13₹248.2 cr
- 2011-12₹181.94 cr
- 2010-11₹90.75 cr
- 2009-10₹68.96 cr
Budget and Revised Estimates (40) — plans, not payments
| Year | Stage | Account | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹400 cr |
| 2025-26 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹300 cr |
| 2025-26 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹300 cr |
| 2024-25 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹245 cr |
| 2024-25 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹300 cr |
| 2023-24 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹150 cr |
| 2023-24 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹60 cr |
| 2022-23 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹200 cr |
| 2022-23 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹75 cr |
| 2021-22 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹200 cr |
| 2021-22 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹50 cr |
| 2020-21 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹200 cr |
| 2020-21 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹75 cr |
| 2019-20 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹250 cr |
| 2019-20 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹205 cr |
| 2018-19 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹150 cr |
| 2018-19 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹165 cr |
| 2017-18 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹125 cr |
| 2017-18 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹75 cr |
| 2016-17 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹230 cr |
| 2016-17 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹155 cr |
| 2015-16 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹500 cr |
| 2015-16 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹500 cr |
| 2014-15 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹500 cr |
| 2014-15 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹500 cr |
| 2013-14 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹500 cr |
| 2013-14 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹410 cr |
| 2012-13 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹290 cr |
| 2012-13 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹290 cr |
| 2011-12 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹290 cr |
| 2011-12 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹133 cr |
| 2010-11 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹90 cr |
| 2010-11 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹90 cr |
| 2009-10 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹90 cr |
| 2008-09 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹34 cr |
| 2008-09 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹30 cr |
| 2007-08 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹28 cr |
| 2007-08 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹28 cr |
| 2006-07 | Budget Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹25 cr |
| 2006-07 | Revised Estimate | Revenue (grant) | ₹28.02 cr |
Evidence
Where this comes from
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Financial assistance
India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2017-2018 — Demand No. 28, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2017 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2018-2019 — Demand No. 28, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2018 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2019-2020 — Demand No. 26, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2019 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2020-2021 — Demand No. 26, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2020 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2021-2022 — Demand No. 28, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2021 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2022-2023 — Demand No. 29, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2022 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2023-2024 — Demand No. 29, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2023 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2024-2025 — Demand No. 29, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2024 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2025-2026 — Demand No. 29, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2025 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2026-2027 — Demand No. 29, Ministry of External Affairs1 February 2026 · Aid to Countries table, Central Sector Schemes/Projects↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2007-2008 — Demand No. 31, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2007 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2008-2009 — Demand No. 30, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2008 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2009-2010 — Demand No. 31, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2009 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2011-2012 — Demand No. 31, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2011 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2012-2013 — Demand No. 31, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2012 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2013-2014 — Demand No. 32, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2013 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2014-2015 — Demand No. 32, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2014 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2015-2016 — Demand No. 33, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2015 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗India BudgetOFFICIAL SOURCENotes on Demands for Grants 2016-2017 — Demand No. 28, Ministry of External Affairs28 February 2016 · Technical & Economic Cooperation with Other Countries↗Lines of Credit
EXIM Bank of IndiaOFFICIAL SOURCEExim Bank of India — Government of India supported Lines of Credit, signed LOC statistics as on 31 July 202631 July 2026 · SignedLOCStatisticsReport↗Additional official repositories
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