The technical assistance will use low-cost design and comprehensive feasibility studies for strengthening transmission system in the Southern, Eastern, and Northern parts of the country, said Mukhtor Khamudkhanov, Senior Energy Specialist of ADB’s South Asia Department.
It will also address rural electrification improvements including in the Eastern province."
This will contribute toward the Sri Lankan government's goal of widening public access to electricity services from 80 percent to 98 percent by 2016.
"Power sector development will be critical to Sri Lanka's post war development, said Richard Vokes, Country Director of ADB's Sri Lanka Resident Mission.
We hope this project will lend strong support to the government in addressing a number o