The Government of India has decided to finance to construct a drug detoxification center and community center in Hulhudhoo, Addu City.

Maldives has allocated MVR 6,014,971 from the grant assistance provided by the Government of India for the project.

The project aims to develop and establish drug treatment and rehabilitation services in Hulhudhoo with a focus on Addu City as a whole. In addition to development of infrastructure, the project scope also includes developing skills and knowledge of the counsellors, social workers and other technical staff, and strengthen evidence-based treatment program as per the international best practice.

At present, there is no rehabilitation service facility available in Hulhudhoo, while there are is a large number of clients waiting for the service. The financial support has been provided from the grant assistance of USD 6.9 million (MVR 106 million) granted to the Government of Maldives by the Government of India during the visit of the Minister of External Affairs of India in March 2019.

The aim of the grant assistance is to conduct socio-economic development projects across the country which are of high impact. The projects under this grant will be managed by local authorities.