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Centrality of Seychelles to India’s SAGAR vision

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  • Published
    9th Apr, 2021

Context

A solar power plant, a court building and 10 community development projects are inaugurated in Seychelles.

About the initiatives

  • Joint e-inauguration of the new Magistrates’ Court Building in Seychelles: The new Magistrates’ Court Building will be built in the capital city Victoria.
    • It is India’s first major civil infrastructure project in Seychelles built with the grant assistance.
    • The Magistrates’ Court is state of the art building built in seychelles.
  • Fast Patrol Vessel to Seychelles Coast Guard: It is a 50-m Fast Patrol Vessel.
    • It is a modern and fully equipped naval ship which has been made in India by M/s GRSE, Kolkata.
    • It is gifted to Seychelles under Indian grant assistance for strengthening its maritime surveillance capabilities. 
  • 1 MW Solar Power Plant: It’s a ground-mounted Solar power plant at the Romainville Island of Seychelles.
    • It has been completed as part of the ‘Solar PV Democratization Project’.
  • 10 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs): It is being implemented by the High Commission of India with the help of local bodies, educational and vocational institutions. 

Seychelles

  • It is an archipelagic island country in the Indian Ocean situated at the eastern edge of the Somali Sea.
  • It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises.
  • It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park.

Strategic Significance of the projects and Seychelles

  • India and Seychelles are vital partners in the Indian ocean neighborhood.
  • Seychelles is central to India’s vision of ‘SAGAR’ which stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region.
  • The handing over of patrol vessel is significant to strengthening the maritime security of Seychelles.
  • Seychelles was also the first African country to receive the ‘Made in India’  vaccines against Covid from India.

Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) 

  • It is an India’s policy of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
    • It was conceptualized in 2015.
  • As part of SAGAR the Indian Navy assists countries in the Indian Ocean region with exclusive economic zone surveillance, search and rescue.

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