India-Trinidad & Tobago Agreements During PM Modi’s Visit
Why in the news
PM Modi’s official visit produced at least six bilateral agreements on economic, development and global partnership issues.
| Area | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Business | Openings for Indian financial services and pharma in the Caribbean |
| Global groups | T&T joins CDRI and GBA |
| Grants | Quick Impact Projects: up to 5 a year, $50,000 maximum each |
| Education | 2,000 school laptops, backing PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s digital education vision |
| Agriculture | $1 million agro-machinery to NAMDEVCO; support for millet, seaweed-based fertilisers, natural farming |
About Trinidad and Tobago
- Southernmost Caribbean island country; two main islands plus islets.
- Capital: Port of Spain.
- President: Christine Kangaloo; PM: Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Exam angle
- QIP ceiling per project: $50,000.