Greater Male Connectivity project

Context:

India announces $500 mn package for the Maldives
India has announced its support for the implementation of the Greater Male Connectivity project (GMCP in the Maldives).
The financial package comprises a new Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 400 million and a grant of USD 100 million.
New connectivity measures for the Maldives, including air, sea, intra-island and telecommunications, have been announced by India.
It is an effort to help Maldives deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among the initiatives announced is an air connectivity bubble for travel, a direct ferry service, a submarine cable for telecom connectivity and assistance for GMCP.
GMCP would be the largest civilian infrastructure project in the Maldives.
GMCP will consist of a number of bridges and causeways to connect Male to Villingili, Thilafushi and Gulhifahu islands.
It will take much of the pressure off the main capital island of Male for commercial and residential purposes.

Significance:

The President of Maldives, thanking India, termed the assistance, a landmark moment in Maldives-India cooperation.
When completed, the project would render the Chinese-built Sinemale Friendship bridge connecting Male to two other islands insignificant in comparison.

Source: TH

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