The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to receive much-needed help from India to combat several challenges facing the region. Speaking at the opening of the second India-CARICOM summit in Guyana today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the acronym of the 15-member regional group to highlight how India will support the region's future development. “We have made efforts to work together with CARICOM to address these challenges, whether it was COVID or natural disasters, capacity building or development work. India has moved forward shoulder to shoulder with all of you as a trustworthy partner,” Modi said. The first of the seven pillars of the India-CARICOM relationship involves India providing the Caribbean with assistance to build capacity in several areas.
India is planning to grant 1,000 additional ITEC scholarships over the next five years to promote the technical training and skill development of Caribbean youth.
