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137 students who completed National Service join the military

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that 137 students from the first batch of the Maldivian National Service have completed the military's basic training course. They come from 70 islands across 20 atolls. The National Service aims to build a self-confident, patriotic young generation. Participants receive MVR 6,000 monthly allowance. The government targets an additional 1,000 youth this year. Second batch of 350 youth started in January.

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that 137 students from the first batch of the Maldivian National Service have completed the military's basic training course. They come from 70 islands across 20 atolls. The National Service aims to build a self-confident, patriotic young generation. Participants receive MVR 6,000 monthly allowance. The government targets an additional 1,000 youth this year. Second batch of 350 youth started in January.

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