The first ten participants of the "Nursery Management Preparatory Program" began an orientation in Fujian Province, China, with training running from October 27 to November 7, 2026. The program supports 20 nurseries being established across the Maldives under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's "5 Million Tree-Planting Project."
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Launched on World Environment Day, June 5, 2024, the "5 Million Tree-Planting Project" is a national initiative led by the President to enhance the Maldives' greenery, preserve indigenous plant species, and strengthen environmental protection.
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The Maldivian delegation departed for China on October 27 to undergo this specialized training facilitated by agricultural experts in Fujian Province.
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This initiative is designed to provide technical support for 20 nurseries being established across the Maldives and to bolster the nation's capacity for seedling production to sustain nationwide tree-planting activities.
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This training program coincides with the government's accelerated efforts to establish nurseries in 20 islands.
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Under the nursery development grant project, each participating island council receives MVR 500,000 for establishment costs.
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Each nursery is projected to produce approximately 50,000 plants annually.
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In September 2024, agreements were signed with councils from an additional 10 islands under the second phase of the project, following the initial 10 islands where work had already commenced.
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The Ministry expects the 55,000-square-foot facility, funded by the Chinese government, to be completed and inaugurated by June 5, 2027.
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