Grenada
Grenada, which comprises the islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, is popularly referred to as the ‘Spice Island’. India enjoys traditionally cordial relations with Grenada. Relationship between India and Grenada goes back to May 1857 when the first ship ‘Maidstone’ carrying 287 Indian indentured workers reached the shores of Grenada, then a British colony. More than 3000 Indo-Grenadians reside in Grenada
Cooperation to tackle the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic
- During 2020-21, India sent a medical aid package to Grenada, including 10,000 Hydroxy-chloroquine tablets, essential medicines and medical equipment. The consignment was received by Foreign Minister of Grenada Mr. Peter Charles David in August 2020.
Capacity Building & Other Exchanges
- ICT Centre for Excellence & Innovation in Grenada: Following the signing of a MoU in October 2008 between GOI and the Government of Grenada for setting up of an ICT Centre for Excellence & Innovation in St. George’s at Industrial Development Corporation, an autonomous government body, at an estimated cost of US$ 0.8 million, the Centre was officially opened by the Prime Minister of Grenada on 15 April 2011 under ITEC programme. The Centre has been shifted to T.A. Marryshow Community College in February 2016.
- As part of capacity building trainings, nearly 79 professionals from Grenada have been trained in India under ITEC since 2002. Of these, 37 professionals have been trained just in the previous 9 years since 2014-15.
- In addition, candidates from Grenada have visited India under ‘Know India Programme’ and ‘Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats (PCFD)’ from time to time.
Development Cooperation (Grants/ LoCs/ Assistance)
- On the request of the Government of Grenada, the Government of India has agreed to fund the following two infrastructure development projects – i) Construction of Union Community Centre in the Parish of St. Marks costing of US$610,074/-; and ii) Belle Vue Road costing of US$291,723/-.
- Bell Vue Road Phase Two project: Consequent upon the completion of the Belle Vue Road Project, Government of Grenada requested for financial assistance for Phase Two of the Bellevue Road Project. This phase will see 0.75 miles of road reconstructed, which will connect the Bellevue Community with the Mt. Moritz community consists of farmers and other small businessmen. This is in PM's constituency. Proposal is under consideration.
- When Grenada was affected by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, India provided relief assistance in terms of emergency medical supplies and roofing material etc.
- In December 2019 assistance of US$ 300000 was given from I-UNDP Fund for project- Mount Horne child development centre.
- In March 2020 assistance of US$ 100000 was given from I-UNDP fund for the project- New incinerator for the general hospital
- Grenada National Health Insurance Programme Support Project (July 2017-December 2019); Mt. Horne Child Development Centre; and Public Service Training Centre
