{"id":346172,"date":"2025-09-12T20:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=346172"},"modified":"2025-09-16T20:52:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:22:59","slug":"india-strengthens-development-partnership-with-mauritius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/india-strengthens-development-partnership-with-mauritius\/","title":{"rendered":"India strengthens development partnership with Mauritius"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source:<\/strong> The post India strengthens development partnership with Mauritius has been created, based on the article \u201cIndia and Mauritius not just partners but a family: Modi\u201d<\/strong> published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d<\/strong> on 12 September 2025. India strengthens development partnership with Mauritius.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"India<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2<\/strong>-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and\/or affecting India\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n

Context: India and Mauritius deepened ties in Varanasi after a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. They unveiled a special economic package, seven MoUs, and projects.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on India-Mauritius Relations read this article here<\/p>\n

What Was Agreed in Varanasi?<\/h2>\n
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  1. Package and financing: India announced a package worth $680 million, including $25 million as budgetary assistance. It is structured on grant and grant-cum-line of credit bases and is described as an investment in a shared future.<\/li>\n
  2. MoUs and sectors: Both sides signed seven MoUs covering science and technology, oceanographic research, the power sector, and Phase-2 small development projects.<\/li>\n
  3. Local currency trade. After UPI and RuPay launched last year, both countries will work towards enabling trade in local currencies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How Will People Benefit?<\/h2>\n
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    1. Healthcare and medicines: India will support an AYUSH Centre of Excellence and a 500-bed Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital. The first Jan Aushadhi Kendra outside India operates in Mauritius to improve access to affordable medicines.<\/li>\n
    2. Education and research: IIT Madras and the Indian Institute of Plantation Management have agreements with the University of Mauritius to elevate research, education, and innovation. India will also help set up a new Directorate of Science and Technology in Mauritius.<\/li>\n
    3. Capacity building: Over 5,000 Mauritians have trained in India. Training for 500 civil servants has begun in Mussoorie, and Mission Karmayogi modules will launch in Mauritius.<\/li>\n
    4. Animal health. Plans include a Veterinary School and an Animal Hospital. These will expand services and skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How Are Seas and Security Addressed?<\/h2>\n
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      1. EEZ security and roles: India remains fully committed to strengthening Mauritius\u2019s Exclusive Economic Zone security and maritime capacity. India highlights its role as first responder and net security provider in the region.<\/li>\n
      2. Hydrography cooperation: A new agreement provides five years of joint surveys, navigation charts, and hydrographic data for Mauritius\u2019s EEZ. The EEZ expanded after a treaty with the UK established sovereignty over the Chagos archipelago.<\/li>\n
      3. Port and marine protection: In-principle accords cover redevelopment of Port Louis and development and surveillance of the Chagos Marine Protected Area. Priorities include maritime security, drug traffic, and illegal fishing.<\/li>\n
      4. Training and refit: India is refitting a Mauritius Coast Guard ship and training 120 officers. These steps lift readiness and strengthen operations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        What Will Be Built and Powered?<\/h2>\n

        1.Air and road projects: The package advances an ATC Tower at SSR International Airport and expansion of highways and ring roads. This supports safer travel and better connectivity.<\/p>\n

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        1. Clean energy and mobility: India will support a 17.5 MW floating solar project at Tamarind Falls and provide 100 electric buses; ten are delivered. These actions back Mauritius\u2019s energy transition.<\/li>\n
        2. Equipment and services: The package includes choppers and support for road building. Combined works generate employment and improve services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          How Do Culture and Policy Align?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          1. Civilisational ties: Leaders described India and Mauritius as a family rooted in shared culture, with the Varanasi visit underscoring spiritual linkages.<\/li>\n
          2. Neighbourhood First and ocean vision: Mauritius is integral to India\u2019s Neighbourhood First policy and Vision Mahasagar. Both affirmed a free, open, secure, stable, and prosperous Indian Ocean as a shared priority.<\/li>\n
          3. Mutual appreciation and symbolism: PM Ramgoolam praised India\u2019s timely support. He expressed intent to visit Chagos, preferring an Indian vessel, reflecting trust and enduring friendship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Question for practice:<\/p>\n

            Examine how India\u2019s special economic package and seven MoUs will support Mauritius in healthcare, infrastructure, energy, and maritime security?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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