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The brotherhood remains as strong as ever. Ever since the PPP took over the leadership of Guyana, India has been solid in her support of the fast growing South American country.
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The Government of Guyana has been receiving much support from the Indian Government.
Under the Indian Line of credit, Guyana has benefited for various projects and this includes the assistance for the construction of the Specialty Hospital at Liliendaal and for the Guyana National Stadium at Providence which was also built by an Indian firm, Shapoorji Pallonji and Company.
Under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, Guyana has been receiving technical assistance in the fields of agriculture, science and technology and culture.
MORE INDIAN SUPPORT FOR GUYANA
NEWS: India Increases Number Of Scholarships To Guyanese
GUYANAβS young professionals continue to benefit from the countryβs more than 48 years of good relationship with the Government of India as the latter has doubled the number of scholarships being offered for undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral studies in Universities and Institutions in India.
A press release issued by the Indian High Commissioner stated that instead of the usual four scholarships, for the academic year 2013-2014, nine are being offered for studies excluding medicine and dentistry. The increase for the current academic year is due to the large number of applications that the Commission has been receiving, the release stated.
The scholarship will be administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under the Government of Indiaβs Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme that encompasses the provision of the awardees with airfare to India. It also covers tuition fee, and stipend, contingent grant, accommodation, and thesis and desertion expenses.
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Opposition politicians in parliament have expressed disgust at India's support for the PPP government.
AFC's vice chairman Moses Nagamootoo was heard whining, "hope my grandparents are born in another country in my next life. I cannot believe India would support the corrupt PPP"
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