India backs Fiji with development projects in health and agriculture

India is bolstering its support for Fiji through a series of significant development projects focused on enhancing healthcare and modernizing the agricultural sector. The initiatives underscore India's commitment to assisting Fiji's progress and well-being.

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We are also going to organize a Jaipur foot camp to provide artificial limbs to 650 amputees. That’s going to start early October and go over for the next two months in Suva, Labasa and Nadi.

A key healthcare project involves providing artificial limbs to 650 amputees. Indian High Commissioner Sumeet Mehta announced that a "Jaipur foot camp" is scheduled to commence in early October and will run for two months across Suva, Labasa, and Nadi. This program aims to improve mobility and quality of life for individuals with limb loss.

In the agricultural domain, India plans to equip Fiji with modern technology to boost productivity. This includes the donation of two mobile soil testing laboratories, which will help farmers assess soil health and optimize crop yields. Additionally, 12 agricultural drones will be provided to introduce advanced farming practices.

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We are also going to donate two mobile soil testing laboratories as well as 12 agricultural drones to bring out the modern practices in our agriculture.

Furthermore, India is a key partner in the proposed construction of a 100-bed super specialty hospital in Fiji. The tendering process for this major healthcare infrastructure project is currently in progress, with shortlisted companies conducting site visits. Officials hope to select a company soon, with groundbreaking expected early next year as previously promised by Fiji's Finance Minister. The project aims to significantly enhance the availability of advanced medical services in Fiji.

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Hopefully a company will be selected soon which will be able to take this project forward towards its groundbreaking early next year as was promised by Honorable Finance Minister of Fiji in his speech.