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From Vision to Reality: President Muizzu’s National Service Program Opens for Applications Tonight

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced the Maldives National Service Program, opening applications tonight. Aimed at youth aged 16-28, the program targets 5,000 recruits over four years: 4,000 into the Maldives National Defence Force and 1,000 into the Maldives Police Service. Training will be on Girifushi Island. The government allocated MVR 400 million in the 2025 budget, with annual provisions. The program was first introduced in November 2024 on Victory Day. Participants receive an allowance and a guardian's declaration is required for minors. Applications are available on the Ministry of Defence website.

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced the Maldives National Service Program, opening applications tonight. Aimed at youth aged 16-28, the program targets 5,000 recruits over four years: 4,000 into the Maldives National Defence Force and 1,000 into the Maldives Police Service. Training will be on Girifushi Island. The government allocated MVR 400 million in the 2025 budget, with annual provisions. The program was first introduced in November 2024 on Victory Day. Participants receive an allowance and a guardian's declaration is required for minors. Applications are available on the Ministry of Defence website.

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