<span style="color: black;">India today handed over outdoor fitness equipment for 61 islands across Maldives under a cash grant of 8 million US dollars. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: black;">The equipments were formally handed over by Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Sunjay Sudhir in a ceremony at Male.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: black;">Speaking at the programme, he said the installation of equipments would involve participation of all 61 island councils and further strengthen the idea of decentralization and a cherished ideal for President Ibrahim Solih's government.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: black;">The high commissioner said India is happy to partner with Maldives authorities to realize this project. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: black;">There are several  important projects being implemented under this grant assistance and the Fehendhoo-Goidhoo student ferry was formally handed over last week. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: black;">Several other projects are lined up for inauguration over the coming days.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: black;">High commission said the small grant projects reflect the true nature of the development partnership between India and the Maldives.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: black;">The projects being undertaken under this grant are not only tailored to the requirements of the local communities but are also steered by them through the participation of local councils.</span><br />''