Malé, April 9 — Deputy High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, Kumar Gaurav, on Thursday officially sent off a group of Maldivian civil servants selected to participate in a specialised training programme in India.
A total of 34 participants from the 41st batch of the Capacity Building Programme for Maldivian Civil Servants will attend the training conducted by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG). The programme is scheduled to take place from April 13 to 24, 2026.
The initiative is part of ongoing bilateral cooperation between the Maldives and India, aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing institutional capacity, and equipping public sector professionals with modern administrative skills.
Speaking at the send-off ceremony, Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav highlighted the importance of knowledge exchange and professional development in fostering effective public service delivery. He noted that such programmes play a vital role in building long-term institutional linkages between the two countries.
Over the past three years, India has significantly expanded its support for capacity building in the Maldives, offering a wide range of training opportunities across sectors including public administration, financial management, digital governance, and leadership development. Hundreds of Maldivian civil servants and officials have benefited from these initiatives, which are conducted through premier Indian institutions such as the NCGG and other government-affiliated training centres.
The capacity-building partnership reflects India’s broader commitment to supporting the Maldives’ development priorities through human resource development, technical assistance, and institutional strengthening.
The latest batch is expected to gain practical insights and exposure to best practices in governance, which they can apply within Maldivian public institutions upon their return.
