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New housing projects on islands begin next month

New housing projects on islands begin next month

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Land and Urban Development announced new housing projects on islands outside Greater Malé, set to launch within a month. State Minister Ahmed Nazim Mohamed said two models will be used: affordable housing units and home construction schemes linked with financial institutions. The initiative aims to reduce migration to Greater Malé by improving living conditions on islands. It is part of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's pledge to expand housing access. The government also aims to help tourism sector workers secure housing in their regions. Applications have been received from 43 islands for ongoing programmes.

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Land and Urban Development announced new housing projects on islands outside Greater Malé, set to launch within a month. State Minister Ahmed Nazim Mohamed said two models will be used: affordable housing units and home construction schemes linked with financial institutions. The initiative aims to reduce migration to Greater Malé by improving living conditions on islands. It is part of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's pledge to expand housing access. The government also aims to help tourism sector workers secure housing in their regions. Applications have been received from 43 islands for ongoing programmes.

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The Ministry of Infrastructure, Land and Urban Development announced new housing projects on islands outside Greater Malé, set to launch within a month. State Minister Ahmed Nazim Mohamed said two models will be used: affordable housing units and home construction schemes linked with financial institutions. The initiative aims to reduce migration to Greater Malé by improving living conditions on islands. It is part of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's pledge to expand housing access. The government also aims to help tourism sector workers secure housing in their regions. Applications have been received from 43 islands for ongoing programmes.

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