Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. and Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambu Kumaran
shake each others hands after signing a memorandum of agreement where New Delhi will grant financial aid to fund "quick impact projects" of LGUs of US$50,000 (or P2.7 million) each for the projects to be chosen among LGUs. The signing was held at Camp Crame, Quezon City. on February 7 2023.