Mauritius PM’s state visit: space, power and hydrography pacts
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What happened
- India and Mauritius signed MoUs on science, oceanography (CSIR-NIO and Mauritius Oceanography Institute), Karmayogi Bharat training, power and Phase II of Small Development Projects, and renewed the hydrography MoU [PIB].
- They also signed an agreement on space cooperation, and agreed to take forward a 17.5 MW floating solar project at Tamarind Falls with NTPC [PIB].
Background
- The outcomes came during the state visit of the Mauritius PM [PIB].
Why it matters
- Mauritius is central to India’s Indian Ocean presence; hydrography and space are strategic.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-11): india and Mauritius signed MoUs on science, oceanography (CSIR-NIO and Mauritius Oceanography Institute), Karmayogi Bharat training, power and Phase II of Small Development Projects, and renewed the hydrography MoU.
- Mauritius is central to India's Indian Ocean presence; hydrography and space are strategic.
Quotable data pointThey also signed an agreement on space cooperation, and agreed to take forward a 17.5 MW floating solar project at Tamarind Falls with NTPC.
PIB: Outcomes: Mauritius PM visit, 11 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Tamarind Falls.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Floating solar project planned in Mauritius
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Outcomes: Mauritius PM visit, 11 Sep 2025
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