Nainativu, Neduntheevu and Analaitivu

Why in news?

• Srilankan Cabinet approved a proposal to involve Chinese investments to install ‘hybrid renewable energy systems’ in Nainativu, Delft or Neduntheevu, and Analaitivu islands.

About the project:

• The project will involve Sinosoar-Etechwin Joint Venture in China and will aim to install ‘hybrid renewable energy systems’ in Nainativu, Delft or Neduntheevu, and Analaitivu.
• The project is funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB).
• Delft island is one of the closest points to India from northern Sri Lanka.
• The three islands, where the energy systems are coming up, are home to a few thousand people.
• Following years of neglect, the islands have remained much less developed compared to Jaffna peninsula.
• The islands are connected to the Jaffna peninsula by a limited ferry service, managed mostly by the Sri Lankan Navy.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Consider the following statements:
1.Katchatheevu is an uninhabited island in Palk Strait administered by Sri Lanka.
2.Vaigai river of Tamil Nadu flows into Palk Strait.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question