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With 1,785 applicants, third national service batch sets off for MNDF‑led training

With 1,785 applicants, third national service batch sets off for MNDF‑led training

A total of 352 youths selected for the third batch of the Maldives National Service departed for training on Monday. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that 1,785 youths applied for the second opportunity. The first group of 352 participants traveled to Maafilaafushi in Lhaviyani Atoll for a three-month programme covering nationalism, citizenship, religious values, leadership, and fitness. The batch includes 64 girls and 288 boys from 115 islands. Youths aged 16 to 28 are eligible. Previous batches: first batch of 350 had 346 graduates; second batch of 344 graduated. The programme is a special initiative of President Muizzu.

A total of 352 youths selected for the third batch of the Maldives National Service departed for training on Monday. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that 1,785 youths applied for the second opportunity. The first group of 352 participants traveled to Maafilaafushi in Lhaviyani Atoll for a three-month programme covering nationalism, citizenship, religious values, leadership, and fitness. The batch includes 64 girls and 288 boys from 115 islands. Youths aged 16 to 28 are eligible. Previous batches: first batch of 350 had 346 graduates; second batch of 344 graduated. The programme is a special initiative of President Muizzu.

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A total of 352 youths selected for the third batch of the Maldives National Service departed for training on Monday. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that 1,785 youths applied for the second opportunity. The first group of 352 participants traveled to Maafilaafushi in Lhaviyani Atoll for a three-month programme covering nationalism, citizenship, religious values, leadership, and fitness. The batch includes 64 girls and 288 boys from 115 islands. Youths aged 16 to 28 are eligible. Previous batches: first batch of 350 had 346 graduates; second batch of 344 graduated. The programme is a special initiative of President Muizzu.

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