Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects worth a total of US$300 million to expand and strengthen water supply and sanitation services across Sri Lanka.

The funding comprises US$200 million for the Climate-Resilient Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project and US$100 million for the second subprogram of the Water Supply and Sanitation Reform Program.

"Access to safe, reliable, and sustainable water and sanitation services is essential for public health and economic growth," said ADB Country Director for Sri Lanka Shannon Cowlin.

She said the projects would support the government's efforts to strengthen water sector governance, improve service delivery, enhance institutional resilience and ...