India and Maldives Renew Agreement to Train 1,000 Civil Servants
India and Maldives have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide training to 1,000 Maldivian civil servants between 2024 and 2029. This announcement was made during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Male from August 9-11.
The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in India has successfully conducted capacity-building programs for civil servants from various countries, including Maldives. By 2024, NCGG had trained 1,000 Maldivian civil servants, including high-level delegates, through 32 programs.
Recognizing the success of this collaboration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maldives, requested the renewal of the MoU for another five years. On August 9, the MoU was officially renewed, committing to train another 1,000 Maldivian civil servants by 2029.
This renewed partnership will continue to enhance the capabilities of Maldives civil servants in public policy, governance, and field administration, further strengthening the ties between India and the Maldives.
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Maldives -: The Maldives is a small island country in the Indian Ocean, known for its beautiful beaches and clear blue waters. It is located southwest of India and Sri Lanka.
Civil Servants -: Civil servants are people who work for the government and help run the country. They do jobs like making sure schools and hospitals work well, and they help make and follow laws.
External Affairs Minister -: The External Affairs Minister is a person in the Indian government who takes care of India’s relationships with other countries. Right now, this person is S Jaishankar.
S Jaishankar -: S Jaishankar is a senior Indian politician who works as the External Affairs Minister. He helps India talk and work with other countries.
Male -: Male is the capital city of the Maldives. It is the main city where the government of the Maldives is located.
National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) -: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) is an organization in India that helps train people who work for the government. They teach skills to make the government work better.
Public Policy -: Public policy is a set of rules and plans made by the government to solve problems and make life better for people. It includes things like education, health, and safety.
Governance -: Governance means the way a country or organization is managed and run. It includes making decisions, following laws, and ensuring everything works smoothly.
Field Administration -: Field administration involves managing and organizing government work in different areas, like cities or villages. It helps make sure that government services reach everyone.
