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Economy
Proposed 2027 budget boosts social protection spending to over USD 259 million
The proposed 2027 state budget allocates over USD 259.40 million for social protection services, an 8.8 per cent increase from the outgoing fiscal year, with the largest share going to senior citizen care and pensions. Capital spending under the Public Sector Investment Programme will fund safe homes for women, elderly facilities and domestic violence shelters.
Economy
Budget 2027: Government allocates over MVR 4 billion for social...
The proposed 2027 State Budget allocates more than MVR 4 billion for social security services, an 8.8 per cent increase over the previous year, covering pensions, sick and disability assistance, elderly, children and family support. The Ministry of Finance projects further increases in pension and social assistance spending, and PSIP capital expenditure in the area includes Amaan Hiyaa, old-age homes and special shelters for domestic violence victims.
Economy
Health allocation rises 4.5 per cent in proposed 2027 budget
The proposed 2027 budget allocates USD 652.57 million to the health sector, a 4.5 per cent increase over projected 2026 spending, covering ministry operations, hospitals, Aasandha and NSPA costs. The proposal also provides USD 38.10 million for health-sector projects under the Public Sector Investment Programme, including laboratory expansion and hyperbaric chambers.
Society
Grandmother alleges Fenaka forced disabled child into strenuous outdoor labor during Ramadan
A grandmother alleged on RaajjeTV's "Haalu Kihineh?" program that a child with disabilities was forced to perform strenuous outdoor labor at the Fenaka Corporation branch in Sh. Feevah during Ramadan, causing the child to lose ten days of fasting. She said she had approached the Ministry of Family Development about the issue.
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