India-Maldives Relations

India-Maldives Relations


Context:

  • Recently india give $500mn package to Maldives out of which $100mn as Grant and $400mn as Line of Credit(LoC).
  • For- inter island connectivity, telecom and internet connectivity.
  • Maldives economy largely depends upon Tourism-due to covid-19 tourism affected and it's economy dropped .
Initiatives taken by India:

  • Air connectivity Bubble
  • Direct ferry services
  • Submarine OFC for telecom and internet
Indian Projects:

  • GMCP-Greater Male Connectivity Project- connecting capital Male with three neighbouring islands.
  • Largest Civilian infra Project.
  • For Construction of bridges.
India Maldives relataions could boost under Ibrahim Solih.

Past Relations:
  • During 2012-2018 Yemen Gayoom go for pro- China.
  • China sponsered sina-male bridge also called as China- Male friendship bridge
  • Due to his actions india interest deterioreted.
  • GMR company cancel the airport project.

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