Modi's 3 big announcements in Fiji
November 19, 2014  11:53
1. PM Narendra Modi has proposed to develop the Pan Pacific Islands Project for tele-medicine and tele-education, saying, "Given the distance between the islands and poor connectivity, e-networks are an effective means for coordination."

2. Modi also announced visa on arrival facility for all the 14 Pacific Island countries and hoped that it will facilitate exchanges and promote better understanding between the peoples.

3. He also announced an increase in Grant-in-Aid to Pacific Island countries from USD 125,000 annually to USD 200,000 to each Pacific Island country for community projects.
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