The Government of India handed over cheques worth over Nu 1.9bn to Bhutan today.
The grant will be used for the infrastructure development in Samtse College of Education, Jigme Namgyel Polytechnic, and College of Science and Technology in Phuentshogling.
The funds will also help in budgetary support for the introduction of third-batch of small development project.
The Indian government has released over Nu 30bn to the royal government for the implementation of 11th Five Year Plan, so far. Its overall commitment for the plan is Nu 45bn.
