Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled a 12-point growth plan for the Pacific Island nations in a spread of areas together with healthcare, renewable power, and cyber-security as he introduced that India is able to share its capabilities with the area “without any hesitation”.
PM Modi made the bulletins on the brand new initiatives on the FIPIC (Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation) summit held at Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.
“India respects your priorities. It feels proud to be your development partner. Whether it’s humanitarian assistance or your development, you can count India as a reliable partner. Our perspective is based on human values,” he stated.
Announcing the event plan, Modi stated India has determined to determine a super-specialty cardiology hospital in Fiji and can help in organising dialysis items in all of the 14 Pacific island nations.
He additionally introduced that sea ambulances will likely be offered to all 14 Pacific island nations.
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“To boost healthcare in the Pacific region, we have decided to establish a super-specialty cardiology hospital in Fiji. This hospital will be equipped with trained staff, modern facilities, and infrastructure, and it will serve as a lifeline for the entire region,” Modi stated.
He stated the Indian authorities will bear the total price of this mega greenfield challenge. The prime minister additionally proposed to convey related Jan Aushadhi Centers to the area.
“Through the Jan Aushadhi Scheme in India, more than 1800 high-quality generic medicines are being provided to people at affordable prices. For example, the anti-diabetes medication is available at up to 90 percent lower cost at Jan Aushadhi Centers as compared to the market prices,” he stated.
“Other medicines are also available at a discounted price, ranging from 60 percent to 90 percent of the market cost. I propose bringing similar Jan Aushadhi Centers to your countries,” he stated.
He additional added, “We propose establishing yoga centers in your countries to promote its benefits.” The prime minister introduced that the Centre of Excellence for IT in Papua New Guinea will likely be upgraded and remodeled right into a “Regional Information Technology and Cybersecurity Hub.” “A 24×7 emergency helpline will be established for the citizens of Fiji, and we would be delighted to help set up a similar facility in all the PIC (Pacific Island Countries),” he stated.
Modi additionally introduced a challenge for the event of the SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) sector in each Pacific Island nation.
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“Under this scheme, machinery, and technology supplies will be provided, and capacity-building programs will be conducted to enhance capabilities,” he stated.
“The project to convert the Pacific Island Heads of State Residences to solar-powered ones was well-received by you all. We will now be converting at least one government building into a solar-powered building, in all the FIPIC countries,” he added.
To deal with the water shortage problem, Modi additionally pledged to offer desalination items for the individuals of each Pacific Island nation. The prime minister additionally introduced that 1,000 ITEC coaching alternatives will likely be offered within the subsequent 5 years below the “Sagar Amrut Scholarship” scheme for the Pacific Island nations.
Modi stated India has determined to organise a Jaipur foot camp in Papua New Guinea this yr. The prosthetic limbs are provided in Jaipur foot camps. “Starting from 2024, two such camps will be organized every year in the Pacific island countries,” Modi stated.
India’s engagement with the 14 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) is a part of New Delhi’s Act East Policy.
A significant a part of India’s engagement with PICs is thru growth help below South-South Cooperation which is especially within the type of capability constructing and neighborhood growth tasks.
A significant initiative launched below the rubric of the Act East Policy for the PICs is the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). Prime Minister Modi hosted the primary FIPIC summit in Suva on November 19, 2014, throughout his go to to Fiji.
The second FIPIC summit was held in Jaipur on August 21 once more with all 14 PICs collaborating. At that summit, India introduced initiatives throughout a big selection of areas to help the PICs in going through challenges and attaining aspirations for the well-being and growth of its individuals.
