Six Memoranda of Understanding have been signed between the Governments of Maldives and India, to undertake a project to set up a Water Plant in Hoarafushi, and to develop tourism zones in Hithadhoo (Falhodhadifannu), Hulhudhoo (Maafishi), Maradhoo (Venbolhofishi), Feydhoo (Dhigihere) and Meedhoo (Mulimathi) of Addu City.
Under the MoUs for the development of Addu Tourism Zone, the Indian government will provide financial support of USD 495,735 for each of the five projects. The project to be undertaken in H.A. Hoarafushi is worth USD 517,464.
The MoUs were signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and High Commissioner of India to Maldives Sunjay Sudhir. The Mayor of Addu City and the President of the Hoarafushi Island Council signed the MoU on behalf of the implementing agency.
The projects are undertaken under the MoU signed on March 17, 2019 for “Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects through local bodies”.
The MoUs signed today reflects the steadfastness of the government in improving the socioeconomic wellbeing and public welfare, particularly in the areas of education, health and community development sectors, as well as the empowerment of local communities.