Addressing the people of Shaviyani Milandhoo, President Mohamed Nasheed has said educating the young was a prerequisite for developmental success of the island as well as the country.
As part of his tour to some islands of North, the President arrived in Milandhoo this afternoon.
Elaborating on the government’s education policy, the President said the target of the education policy was to increase the number of school leavers who obtain passes in 5 subjects to 40 per cent.
However, he said, the specific target for Milandhoo was to increase this number to 60 per cent, and the government would work to achieve this target for the island.
Speaking in this regard, the President said, Milandhoo school was now changed to a single session school, and urged the people of the island to work to further develop the school.
Furthermore, the President highlighted the government’s policy to improve the quality of healthcare provided to the people. He revealed that Milandhoo health centre was among the 38 health centres identified to be upgraded to the highest quality standards.
The President also spoke on the importance of the integrated transport network for the development of the islands. He said the operations of the transport network of the atoll would begin soon.
The President concluded his address by briefing the people on the other development projects the government has planned for the island.
