Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer announced that the proposed State Budget for 2027 includes a major expansion of the National Service Programme, alongside provision to implement the National Respect Initiative and to increase staffing at police centres being developed across the regions. The programme has so far seen 1,028 young people complete basic training, with 351 in the fourth intake.
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Government of the Maldives · Major expansion of the National Service Programme
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with 1,028 young people having completed basic training and another 351 undergoing training in the fourth intake
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with 1,028 young people having completed basic training and another 351 undergoing training in the fourth intake
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The Government plans a major expansion of the National Service Programme under the proposed State Budget for 2027, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer announced.
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The proposed State Budget pairs support for the programme with provision to implement the National Respect Initiative across the Maldives.
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