Synopsis
Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is establishing itself as a dependable development partner globally, with significant contributions to infrastructure, healthcare, and education projects in multiple countries, including Mauritius, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Seychelles, and Afghanistan.Key Takeaways
- India is enhancing its role as a global development partner.
- Significant infrastructure projects are underway in Mauritius and Bhutan.
- PM Modi emphasizes mutual respect and sustainability in international relations.
- Cross-border connectivity initiatives strengthen ties with Nepal and Bangladesh.
- Investment in healthcare and education is a priority for India.
New Delhi, March 12 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has persistently highlighted India’s position as a robust development ally to numerous nations, facilitating projects in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and connectivity globally.
In Mauritius, commemorating another achievement, PM Modi will launch the Civil Service College and an Area Health Centre, both constructed with India’s grant support. These initiatives illustrate India’s commitment to enhancing Mauritius’ administrative and healthcare infrastructure, promoting long-term growth and capability development.
PM Modi’s dedication to inclusive prosperity is evident in several significant development initiatives across various countries backed by India’s assistance.
During PM Modi's tenure, India financed and established the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital in Bhutan, with the first phase completed in 2019 and the second phase slated for 2024. The hospital offers specialized maternal and child healthcare services and was inaugurated by PM Modi alongside the Bhutanese PM in 2024.
In 2023, PM Modi and the then-Bangladesh Prime Minister jointly launched three projects, including the Akhaura - Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link, Khulna - Mongla Port Rail Line, and Unit – II of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant, all developed with India’s support.
To fortify cross-border relations, PM Modi and the then-Nepal Prime Minister inaugurated the Jayanagar-Kurtha railway in 2022, marking the first broad-gauge passenger railway connection between India and Nepal, constructed with Indian grant funding.
In 2021, Prime Minister Modi and Seychelles President Ramkalawan inaugurated the Magistrates’ Court building in Victoria, Seychelles, via video conferencing. This was the inaugural Indian-assisted infrastructure project in the nation, funded by a $3.5 million Indian grant.
In 2020, PM Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building in Mauritius through a video conference. Previously, in 2019, both leaders together launched the Metro Express project and the New ENT Hospital in Mauritius via video conferencing.
In 2016, Prime Minister Modi and the then-Afghan President inaugurated the Afghan-India Friendship Dam, also known as the Salma Dam, in western Afghanistan.
Advancing his vision of a neighborhood-first approach, PM Modi laid the groundwork for the Jaffna Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka in 2015, which was inaugurated in 2022, enhancing sociocultural connections.
In 2015, the construction of the Afghan Parliament Building was completed, inaugurated jointly by PM Modi and Afghanistan’s then-president. This initiative was part of India’s efforts to aid in the reconstruction of Afghanistan under the India-Afghanistan development partnership.
Under PM Modi’s leadership, India’s global development strategy has concentrated on mutual respect, sustainability, and capacity enhancement instead of conditional support. By investing in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security initiatives across numerous countries, India continues to solidify its position as a dependable development partner.
