The Government of India has granted over USD 777,000 to construct and equip classrooms in two islands.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the Government of India has granted USD 777,000 to Maldives to construct and equip classrooms in Lhohi in Noonu Atoll and Kinolhas in Raa Atoll. Under the financial assistance six classrooms will be constructed in each island. While restructuring all schools to single session schools is one of the priorities of the government, these classrooms are built to allow the schools in both islands to change into single session schools.
The grant assistance was provided through the 6.9 million US dollars granted to Maldives by India during the visit of the Minister of External Affairs of India Sushma Swaraj last March. The aim of the grant assistance is to conduct socio-economic development projects across the country which are of high impact.