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India Gifts 90 Electric Buses to Mauritius, Inaugurates Key Renal Unit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar handed over 90 electric buses to Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, highlighting a shared commitment to eco-friendly mobility. The visit also featured the inauguration of Mauritius's first dedicated renal transplant unit at the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, a major milestone for the nation's healthcare. Jaishankar emphasized the unit as a transformative humanitarian achievement that will reduce patient burden and provide treatment closer to home. The Minister's engagements underscored India's deepening bilateral cooperation with Mauritius across sustainable development and health infrastructure.

Key Points: India-Mauritius Green Partnership: Electric Buses & Renal Unit

  • 90 electric buses gifted
  • First renal transplant unit inaugurated
  • Boost to sustainable public transport
  • Strengthened healthcare partnership
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EAM Jaishankar hands over 90 electric buses to Mauritius PM, highlights "green partnership"

EAM Jaishankar hands 90 electric buses to Mauritius PM, inaugurates first renal transplant unit, boosting green mobility and healthcare ties.

"These buses will be a moving symbol of Green Partnership. - S Jaishankar"

Port Louis, April 11

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his high-level visit to Mauritius, handed over 90 electric buses to Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, emphasising New Delhi's push for sustainable transport and deepening bilateral cooperation through a green partnership initiative.

In a post on X on Friday, Jaishankar said the buses symbolise a shared commitment to eco-friendly mobility and reflect the growing Green Partnership between the two nations.

"Handed over 90 electric buses to PM of Mauritius @Ramgoolam_Dr, reaffirming our shared commitment to sustainable public transportation. These buses will be a moving symbol of Green Partnership," his post read.

Further strengthening ties beyond infrastructure, the visit also marked a significant step in healthcare cooperation. Jaishankar inaugurated Mauritius's first dedicated renal transplant unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Port Louis, a project seen as a milestone in the island nation's medical capabilities and India's long-standing development partnership.

Jaishankar described it as a transformative moment for patients and families in Mauritius, calling it both a medical and humanitarian achievement.

In a post on X, he said, "Delighted to join PM @Ramgoolam_Dr in inaugurating the Renal Transplant Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital. The new facility will improve tertiary healthcare access for kidney patients and add to the stellar health partnership."

Speaking at the inauguration of the Renal Transplant Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, Mauritius, the EAM said, "The inauguration of Mauritius' first dedicated Renal Transplant Unit is indeed a landmark achievement. It is not just a medical milestone, it is a moment of hope," he said.

Emphasising the practical benefits for patients, he added, "It means that treatment can now happen closer home, closer to near and dear. It means less anxiety, it means less financial burden, and it means greater comfort for families. And most importantly, it means a second chance for life for many."

Jaishankar participated in the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis, a key platform convened to discuss maritime security, regional stability and sustainable economic development in the Indian Ocean region.

The conference, jointly organised by India, serves as an important forum for Indian Ocean littoral states to strengthen cooperation on shared challenges, including climate change, maritime security, and trade connectivity.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative! But I hope we are also pushing our own cities to adopt electric buses at this scale. We have the technology and manufacturing capability. Let's lead by example at home too. The partnership with Mauritius is commendable though.
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Aman W
Building strong ties with our Indian Ocean neighbours is crucial for regional stability. The electric buses are a smart, visible symbol of our green partnership. Health and infrastructure – this is how you build lasting friendships. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone living abroad, it's heartening to see India taking a leadership role in sustainable development and healthcare in the region. The renal transplant unit is a genuinely life-changing gift. This is soft power done right.
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Karthik V
Vande Bharat Mataram! This is the India we want to see on the global stage – a friend and a provider of solutions. The buses reduce carbon footprint and the hospital unit reduces suffering. Win-win. Our foreign policy is really delivering for people.
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Nisha Z
While this is excellent news, I do hope the procurement and implementation of these projects are completely transparent. Our aid should be effective and free of any corruption, ensuring every rupee benefits the people of Mauritius. That said, the intent and the projects themselves are fantastic.

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