India, Sept. 13 -- India and Mauritius share what is often described as umbilical roots, a bond that goes far beyond diplomacy and economics. At the heart of this relationship is a deep civilisational and cultural connection, nurtured over centuries through migration, shared heritage, and common values. A large majority of the Mauritian population traces its ancestry to India, carrying forward languages, traditions, cuisine, festivals, and spiritual practices that remain vibrant on the island even today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent announcement of a $680 million special economic package for Mauritius, coupled with in-principle agreements for redevelopment of the Port Louis harbour and surveillance of the Chagos Marine Protected A...