India Boosts Aid to Maldives and Neighbors in 2023-24 Budget
• Increased allocation of Rs 770.90 crore for Maldives in 2023-24 interim Budget, highest raise among neighbouring countries receiving Indian aid
• Reaffirms India's commitment to infrastructure projects like Greater Malé Connectivity Project in Maldives
• Nepal and Afghanistan also see increased allocations of Rs 650 cr and Rs 220 cr respectively
• Support continues for strategic Chabahar port project with Rs 100 crore allocation
• Other major aid recipients include Bangladesh, Mauritius, Seychelles, Mongolia and Myanmar