<h1>India Approves $100M for Afghan Development Projects: Focus on Education, Health, Women Empowerment, and Infrastructure Over 4 Years.</h1> The Union Cabinet of India has approved the third phase of Small Development Projects in Afghanistan, with an investment of US$ 100 million. These projects aim to enhance social and economic development, empower women, promote child welfare, and improve infrastructure in sectors like education, health, agriculture, and renewable energy across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. The initiative will be executed over four years through local government bodies, NGOs, and educational institutions. Previous phases, initiated in 2006 and 2008, included 101 projects with a combined worth of over US$ 19 million, most of which have been completed.