India-Mauritius to fund USD 215 million in grant-based projects

It details specific infrastructure and development projects to be implemented by both countries.

Who it concerns: The agreement involves the Government of India and the Government of Mauritius. It affects sectors including healthcare (hospitals, AYUSH, veterinary), aviation (helicopters, ATC tower), transport (motorways, ring roads), and port operations (CHCL, port redevelopment).

What was agreed

• Grant-based projects: New Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital, AYUSH Centre of Excellence, Veterinary School and Animal Hospital, and provision of helicopters.
• Estimated cost for grant-based projects: approximately USD 215 million / MUR 9.80 billion.
• Grant-cum-LOC projects: Completion of new ATC tower at SSR International Airport, Development of Motorway M4, Development of Ring Road Phase II, and Acquisition of port equipment by CHCL.
• Estimated cost for Grant-cum-LOC projects: approximately USD 440 million / MUR 20.10 billion.
• Strategic agreements: Redevelopment and restructuring of the Port in Mauritius and assistance in development and surveillance of the Chagos Marine Protected Area.
• Budgetary assistance: USD 25 million to be extended by the Government of India in the current Financial Year.

Also in the document

• Total estimated financial commitment for listed projects is approximately USD 655 million (USD 215 million + USD 440 million).
• Includes specific assistance for the Chagos Marine Protected Area.
• Includes a specific budgetary assistance commitment of USD 25 million for the current Financial Year.