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Economic Times
07-08-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
India hands over first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius
Synopsis India strengthens its green partnership with Mauritius by donating the first batch of ten electric buses to support the island nation's transition to cleaner public transport. This handover, part of an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, highlights India's commitment to Mauritius's sustainable development goals and shared vision for a climate-resilient future. The initiative underscores the enduring relationship between the two countries. In a major step forward in strengthening 'green partnership' between India and Mauritius and as part of our shared vision for a more sustainable and climate-resilient future, the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava officially handed over the first batch of tenelectric buses (E-buses) to the Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Wednesday. This event marks a significant milestone in our bilateral partnership and reaffirms the deep-rooted and people-centric partnership between the two countries. This project supports Mauritius's national objective of reducing carbon emissions and contributes to its transition toward cleaner and more efficient public transport. In his remarks, High Commissioner recalled the elevation of bilateral ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnershipduring the historic visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in March 2025, and highlighted green mobility as a key pillar of this partnership. The High Commissioner also underlined India's broader support for Mauritius's green transition, highlighting completed project such an 8 MW solar PV farm at Henrietta, and ongoing Community Projects such as solar street lighting, and a community solar farm in High Commissioner conveyed sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Ramgoolam for his continued support and expressed appreciation for the support of the Government of Mauritius in implementing the project. Reaffirming India's commitment to Mauritius's development aspirations, he thanked all stakeholders for their collaboration and expressed hope that the electric buses would serve as moving symbols of the two nations' shared commitment to a cleaner, greener in his remarks recalled the historic State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mauritius in March 2025 and expressed deep appreciation for Government of India's donation of the first batch of 10 electric buses to the National Transport Corporation (NTC), calling it a testimony to the enduring and special India–Mauritius relationship. He highlighted India's consistent development support, especially in high-profile infrastructure projects, and described the E-bus initiative as a reflection of the shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Prime Minister underscored the significance of clean public transport in Mauritius's broader development agenda, noting its environmental and health benefits, potential to reduce emissions, and alignment with the government's strategy to modernise the country and achieve climate targets. He welcomed India's role as a strategic partner in key future-oriented sectors such as AI, the blue economy, food and maritime security, and renewable energy. Emphasising the economic and technological benefits of electric mobility, he thanked all stakeholders involved and formally accepted the first 10 E-buses on behalf of the people of Mauritius. The event was graced by the Rajesh Anand Bhagwan, Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change; the Hon Govindranath Gunness, Minister of National Infrastructure; the Hon Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade; the Hon Mahomed Osman Cassam Mahomed, Minister of Land Transport; Dr the Hon Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research; the Hon Lutchmanah Pentiah, Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms; along with Junior Ministers and other senior dignitaries.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India-Mauritius relations: PM Modi speaks to Mauritian counterpart; exchanged views on strengthening ties
File photo NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with his Mauritian counterpart, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, where the two leaders exchanged views on further strengthening the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership and discussed regional developments. 'Pleased to speak with my friend, Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam. We exchanged views on further strengthening India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership and regional developments. Mauritius remains a key partner in India's Vision MAHASAGAR and our Neighbourhood First policy,' Prime Minister Modi posted on X following the talks. — narendramodi (@narendramodi) During their conversation, both leaders underlined the special and unique ties between India and Mauritius and reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening the Enhanced Strategic Partnership. The two prime ministers reviewed ongoing cooperation across several key areas, including development partnership, capacity building, defence, maritime security, digital infrastructure, and people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Ramgoolam's enthusiastic participation in the 11th International Day of Yoga . He also reiterated India's strong commitment to supporting Mauritius' development priorities, aligned with Vision MAHASAGAR and India's Neighbourhood First policy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Prime Minister Ramgoolam for an early visit to India, and both leaders agreed to remain in close contact. Earlier in March, Prime Minister Modi had visited Mauritius for a two-day state visit. After concluding his visit, PM Modi took to social media to convey his gratitude. "I thank PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the people and Government of Mauritius for the warmth," he posted on X. During this trip, PM Modi was the chief guest at Mauritius' National Day celebrations for the second time, the first being in 2015. As part of the celebrations, President of the Republic of Mauritius Dharambeer Gokhool conferred the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' (GCSK) award on Prime Minister Modi. It is the highest civilian honour in Mauritius. This marked the first time an Indian leader received this prestigious award.
