Initiatives taken by Adani to improve Sri Lanka’s connectivity

1. Initiatives taken by Adani to improve Sri Lanka’s connectivity

2. The Adani SriLanka project might increase WCT’s (West Container Terminal) container handling capacity and solidify Sri Lanka’s position as one of the world’s top strategic hubs along the busiest global transhipment route. With 45 per cent of Colombo’s transhipment volumes coming from or heading for an Adani port facility in India, the Colombo Port is already the most preferred regional gateway for Indian container and mainline ship operators. • The network impact of this cooperation is considerable, with Adani operating a string of 7 container terminals spanning 12 ports along the Indian coastline, processing an annual volume of over 6 million TEUs. • Importance of port infrastructure development in Sri Lanka • Sri Lanka is strategically located in the centre of the Indian Ocean, close to the traditional east-west maritime route. Ports are critical to India’s economic prosperity. Ports are critical to a country’s economic prosperity. Ports boost competition by increasing enterprises’ market regions, resulting in cheaper pricing for port traffic customers. All economic activity sectors include manufacturing enterprises, heavy industries, resource extraction industries, and retailing.

3. Port management is important in managing and controlling transportation costs, total delivery time from the source to the ultimate destination and its unpredictability, cargo security, logistics business reliability, and, eventually, throughout. The Adani SriLanka project will serve as the foundation for port operations that service vessels, goods, and people passing through ports. Port infrastructure development necessitates capital-intensive expenditures, a significant lead time, and long-term planning. • The Adani Sri Lanka project will lead to technological advancements • Technological innovation is the major driver of economic growth in countries, regions, and cities. Prosperity depends on innovation and technological progress, enabling more efficient production of more and better products and services. The telecommunications sector in Sri Lanka is one of the most active, directly and indirectly contributing considerably to investment, employment, productivity, innovation, and overall economic growth. Consequently, emerging countries must make significant investments in research and technology.

4. This is achieved through growing the ability and human potential required to succeed in a globalized society. Adani Green Energy has committed over $500 million to two wind projects in Mannar and Pooneryn, Sri Lanka, totalling 286 MW and 234 MW, respectively. Sri Lanka granted the company preliminary clearance in August 2022. It also has a $700 million West Container Terminal (WCT) project in Colombo. • The first stage is projected to be finished in the third quarter of 2024, with the entire Adani SriLanka project completed by the end of 2025. The Adani Group’s ambitions to invest in Sri Lanka’s ports sparked controversy last year when powerful port unions campaigned for the state to build the East Container Terminal (ECT).

5. The Adani Sri Lanka project will enhance multi-modal connectivity through Colombo port and will enhance employment opportunities • Connecting things better, like roads and transportation, is good. It makes travel smoother, reduces traffic jams, and makes it cheaper to move things around. This is also good for the environment. It helps businesses by making buying and selling things easier, which means more jobs and more money. Places with fewer jobs often have more people getting government help because they need help finding work. But when more people work, it’s better for everyone. Even people with disabilities are finding more job opportunities, although there are still challenges. The goal is to have more people working and fewer needing government help. That way, everyone can have a better life. • Skill development may reduce unemployment and underemployment, boost productivity, and raise living standards • It makes economic sense to assist people in developing and updating their abilities. The Adani SriLanka project will strongly emphasize skill development, which will aid in developing self-esteem, confidence, and leadership abilities. It will improve problem-solving skills and teamwork. The primary goal is to provide the country’s young with acceptable skill sets that will allow them to work in relevant areas and boost productivity.

6. One can also begin the route to personal growth by learning these talents, which can help one to maximize the potential and reach job goals in record time. By providing an equitable chance to participate in the market, skill development will assist youngsters from all backgrounds in moving up the social ladder. Retaining skills and experience in today’s fast-changing environment is critical. Skills are required to stay up with the changing world.