Reply: The Rodrigues Subsidy on Airfare Scheme was introduced on 15 February 2015 to provide subsidised airfares for individuals travelling from Rodrigues to Mauritius. The objective of this measure was to promote greater mobility between the two islands and to ensure parity in ticket pricing with the discounted fares available to Mauritian residents under the special holiday package. Without any subsidy on the airfares, a return air ticket from Rodrigues to Mauritius costs approximately Rs8,490. With that scheme, passengers benefit from a fixed subsidy of Rs1,856 during the peak season and Rs2,456 during the off-peak season. This subsidy is jointly financed by the Government and Air Mauritius Ltd, with the Government covering two-thirds and Air Mauritius Ltd covering the remaining one-third. It is to be highlighted that from February 2015 until March 2025, approximately Rs267 m. has been disbursed as subsidy, benefiting around 185,000 passengers who have taken advantage of the subsidised airfare. Passengers travelling from Rodrigues to Mauritius are not subject to any conditions, such as advance booking or a minimum number of nights’ stay to benefit from the subsidised airfare. The Budget for the financial year 2025/2026 is under preparation, and the issue of continuing to grant the subsidy will be examined and will be announced thereafter. N. G. & CO. LTD. & SUBSIDIARIES – CONTRACTS AWARDED – PERIOD 2015- 2024