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USD 57 mil to Indian company to build hospitals in Maldives

Lamya Abdulla
31 May 2022, MVT 10:47
Minister of State for Health Ahmed Adil (R) and Executive Director of TCIL Atul Kumar Jain holds upagreement signed between them to build hospitals in four islands in Maldives, on May 30 -- Photo: Health Ministry
Lamya Abdulla
31 May 2022, MVT 10:47

Project worth USD 57 million (MVR 882 million) to build hospitals in four islands in Maldives handed over to an Indian company on Monday.

In a ceremony held in the Health Ministry, the project to design and construct new buildings for the hospitals in Haa Alifu Dhidhoo, Raa Alifushi, Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo, and Gaafu Alifu Villingi were awarded to Indian company Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL).

Minister of State for Health Ahmed Adil and Executive Director of Indian Company Atul Kumar Jain signed the agreement.

Under the agreement, a 50-bed hospital will be built in Dhidhoo, Kudahuvadhoo and Villingili. A 30-bed hospital to be built in Alifushi. However, the duration given to complete this project is unclear.

The ministry said this project is being carried under the policy of submitting unsolicited proposals. This project will be financed by Buyers Credit Scheme under India’s Exim Bank.

In addition to these hospitals, the Ministry has also announced that it is seeking parties to develop hospitals in other islands as well.

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