India approves US$100 million for Afghanistan

India has approved a US$100 Million aid for the third phase of the small developmental projects (SDPs) for Afghanistan as part of its commitment on a US$2 Billion aid programme. India’s Cabinet approved the aid during a meeting with India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, India’s NDTV channel said. A press release by the cabinet said the developmental projects mentioned is expected to support the local communities and social-economic development, provide livelihood, help conserve environmental and cultural heritage, empower women, promote child welfare and facilitate community life through creation of infrastructure in the education, health, agriculture and agro-industry, renewable energy, trade, transport and communication, recreation and community development sectors.