The government of the Maldives has launched two projects under Indian grant assistance.
A virtual ceremony held to mark the inauguration of the Hulhumalé Central Park and Eastside Arrival Jetty renovation projects was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid, the High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Sunjay Sudhir, Parliamentarian Ali Niyaz, officials of the government, Housing Development Cooperation (HDC) and the High Commission of India in Maldives.
Speaking at the event, foreign minister highlighted a grant of USD 648,000 from the Indian government was allocated to HDC for both these projects with the purpose of providing an attractive atmosphere with increased amenities for the residents and visitors of Hulhumale’ and thus, improve the overall quality of life.
The financial support has been provided from the grant assistance of USD 6.9 million granted to the government of Maldives by the government of India in March 2019. The aim of the grant assistance is to conduct socio-economic development projects across the country which are of high impact. The projects under this grant are managed by local authorities.