The Indian government has earmarked 1.5 billion rupees (approximately $16.5 million) for Afghanistan in its new financial budget . While this represents a slight increase from the previous year, the figure remains significantly lower than the billions India provided to the former Afghan republic for infrastructure and development .
This allocation comes amidst warming ties between New Delhi and the Taliban, evidenced by the handover of the embassy and visits by Taliban ministers . However, the limited budget suggests India is focusing on humanitarian relief rather than large-scale infrastructure projects, a strategy that continues to be closely watched by rival Pakistan .
India Allocates $16.5 Million Aid Package for Afghanistan
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