The 10th batch of Maldivian officials departed for Hyderabad, India, on Monday to participate in a 15-day Capacity Building and Training program for Island Council members, Women Development Committee (WDC) members, and Local Government Authority (LGA) staff. The training, running from January 4 to 19, 2026, is being conducted under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India’s National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) and the Maldives Local Government Authority in 2022.
Deputy High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, Shri Gaurav, conveyed his best wishes to the 30 officials, wishing them success during the training program.
India has been a consistent partner in supporting Maldives’ capacity-building initiatives for local governance, public administration, and human resource development. Over the past three years, India has trained more than 250 officials from Island Councils, WDCs, and LGA staff in areas including governance and administrative management, development planning, project implementation, women’s empowerment, disaster management, digital governance, and sustainable development practices.
Beyond training, India has extended support in infrastructure development, health services, education, renewable energy projects, and maritime security, reinforcing the close bilateral ties between the two countries. These initiatives aim to strengthen institutional capacity, promote good governance, and enhance the overall efficiency of local administration in Maldives.
The Hyderabad training program is part of India’s broader efforts to deepen cooperation with Maldives in governance and community development, fostering knowledge exchange and empowering local leaders to drive sustainable development in their communities.
