India-Mauritius to fund USD 215 million in grant-based projects
This joint announcement outlines a special economic package agreed upon in principle between India and Mauritius during the Mauritian Prime Minister's state visit to India. It details specific infrastructure and development projects to be implemented by both countries.
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).
- 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.
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Agreement
11 September, 2025
Document details
| Official title | India - Mauritius Joint Announcement : Special Economic Package |
| Source body | Ministry of External Affairs — bilateral & trade documents |
| Reference number | 40127 |
| Status | closed (agreement) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Closing date | 11 September, 2025 |
| Documents | 1 |