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MVR 3 billion allocated for housing projects in 2027 budget

Finance Minister Hassan Zareer, presenting the proposed 2027 state budget in Parliament, announced MVR 3 billion allocated for housing projects, including MVR 750 million as equity for a special housing loan scheme. The government has proposed a total budget of MVR 59 billion for 2027, MVR 4.5 billion less than this year's budget.

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  • It is a reality today that there are people who have their own land but do not have the financial means to build houses on it. Thus, next year's budget includes MVR 750 million for housing as equity of the special loan scheme

    Finance Minister Hassan Zareer The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • This will enable many families to realise their dream of their own housing.

    Finance Minister Hassan Zareer The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

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  • Government · Implement housing projects across the country under the direct supervision of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, providing comprehensive solutions to overcrowding in the Male' area

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  • MVR 3 billion Funding allocated for housing projects in 2027 budget The Edition The government has allocated MVR 3 billion for housing projects in its proposed 2027 budget.

    Word for word from the report in The Edition. Open the report

  • MVR 750 million Equity for special housing loan scheme in 2027 budget The Edition The budget also includes MVR 750 million as equity for a special housing loan scheme to help people who own land but cannot afford to build homes on it.

    Word for word from the report in The Edition. Open the report

  • MVR 59 billion Total proposed state budget The Edition The government has proposed a total budget of MVR 59 billion for 2027, MVR 4.5 billion less than this year's budget.

    Word for word from the report in The Edition. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave MVR 59.7 billion 29 Oct, 15:45 The Edition

  • MVR 4.5 billion Decrease in total budget compared to previous year The Edition The government has proposed a total budget of MVR 59 billion for 2027, MVR 4.5 billion less than this year's budget.

    Word for word from the report in The Edition. Open the report

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  • Finance Minister Hassan Zareer presented the proposed 2027 state budget in Parliament 2026-10-29 (reported) Parliament The Edition Presenting the state budget for 2027 in Parliament, Finance Minister Hassan Zareer said the government considered providing lasting solutions to major social challenges one of its key priorities.

    Word for word from the report in The Edition. Open the report

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