President Mohamed Nasheed today announced that proper sewerage systems will be provided to 80 per cent of the population by year 2013.
He made this statement speaking at a function held today to officially start sewerage system established in Mahibadhoo.
The President said when his administration took office in 2008, only 22 per cent of the people had adequate sewerage systems. This figure, he said, has now increased to about 50 per cent within just three years.
He said the government believed modern sewage and liquid waste disposal systems were necessary for public health safety.
The President visited Mahibadhoo this morning and will return Male later today.
