NEW DELHI : Japan on Friday said it was providing 30 billion yen ( ₹2129 crore, $ 288 million) to mitigate socio-economic impact of covid-19 in India.The Exchange of Notes for the loan was signed by the Japanese Ambassador to India Suzuki Satoshi and C.
S. Mohapatra, additional secretary, department of economic affairs in India’s Ministry of Finance.“This financial support is for the implementation of health and medical policy by the Government of India, and is expected to lead to the development of hospitals equipped with ICUs (Intensive Care Units) and infection prevention and management facilities.
It is also expected to lead to the enhancement of telemedicine using digital technology in numerous villages across India," an official of.