Archive · 20 Jul 2026
India Supports Maldives Fitness Centers on 42 Islands
India and the Maldives made an agreement where India will help set up fitness and recreation centers on 42 islands in the Maldives.
This is part of a bigger project called HICDP, which helps communities in the Maldives.
The project aims to make people healthier, especially women, girls, and young people.
The Maldives' foreign minister thanked India for their support.
India has been helping the Maldives with many other projects too, like hospitals and schools.
India and Maldives signed agreements for fitness and recreation centers on 42 islands.
The project is part of India's High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP).
The initiative focuses on improving access to fitness facilities for women, girls, and youth.
The total outlay for HICDP has been enhanced to MVR 355 million (USD 22.9 million).
India has been a principal development partner for the Maldives, supporting various projects.
- Who
- India and Maldives
- What
- Signed agreements for fitness and recreation centers
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Male, Maldives
- Why
- To improve access to fitness facilities and promote healthier lifestyles
- Grant Amount
- MVR 355 million (USD 22.9 million)
- Number of Islands
- 42
- Project Name
- High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP)
- Total Projects Approved
- 56
- Completed Projects
- 24
- Key Signatories
- Iruthisham Adam, G Balasubramanian, Abdulla Rafiu
- Focus Areas
- Women, girls, youth, community well-being