Mauritius invests significantly in social welfare, offering free healthcare and education. It ranks 66th in the 2023 Human Development Index, indicating progress in quality of life. Challenges such as economic inequality, climate change impacts, and inclusive economic growth persist, but continuous improvements in transparency, accountability, and public sector efficiency remain crucial.
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Social protection is a cornerstone of governance, with the budget increasing social benefits, such as a hike in the Basic Retirement Pension to MUR 15,000 and a new maternity allowance of MUR 2,000 per month. Welfare state policies include increased child allowances, free data packages for young adults, and tax deductions for parents with children in private education.