Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovatiom

March 15, 2025

PM Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Réduit, Mauritius.
Funding: Established under a US$ 4.74 million grant as part of a 2017 MoU between India and Mauritius.
Purpose: To train Mauritian civil servants and serve as a centre of excellence in public administration, governance studies, and research.
Significance: Strengthens India-Mauritius ties, enhances capacity building, and aligns with India’s commitment to the Global South.
Engagement: PM Modi also interacted with Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) and GoI scholarship alumni, reinforcing people-to-people ties.