In the year 2001, India offered a grant of five million dollars to Tajikistan to
- Atackle the drought situationCorrect
- Bset up a software Technology Park
- Cpromote mineral exploration
- Dprocure defence equipment
Explanation
In 2001, Tajikistan faced its worst drought in seventy years, leading to a severe food crisis and widespread crop failure. To assist the country during this humanitarian emergency, the Indian government announced a grant of five million dollars specifically for drought relief. This aid included the supply of wheat and life saving medicines to help the Tajik people cope with the environmental disaster. This gesture was part of Indias broader diplomatic effort to strengthen ties with Central Asian nations through humanitarian assistance.
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