G.Dh. Faresmaathoda Herahamagu park, the public park developed with the support from the Indian government was officially inaugurated today. It was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Munu Mahawar and Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of Maldives, Mohamed Aslam.

The public park will provide a common space to the island community for their gatherings and events. It will also serve to promote fitness & outdoor activities among local islanders.

This project is among 45 projects being implemented across Maldives under a grant assistance of MVR 260 million from India. These projects cover diverse areas of socio-economic development including tourism, sustainable development, education, fisheries, healthcare, local infrastructure, sports & youth development, agriculture and so on. Over half of these projects have been completed.

Indian grant projects in the Maldives focus on creation of local assets / infrastructure as per requirements of the local island communities. These projects are identified by government of Maldives based on the developmental priorities. The implementation of these projects’ rests with the local councils or concerned Ministries.