President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced the establishment of a development zone encompassing the four northernmost atolls.
President made the announcement while addressing the residents of HDh. Hanimaadhoo as part of his ongoing trip to several islands of Bodu Thiladhunmathi.
President highlighted the importance of enhancing regional development to achieve sustainable development in his remarks. He deliberated plans to establish eight development zones in the four northernmost and southernmost atolls. Additionally, seven central regions in the central Maldives are slated for transformation into urban centres.
President Dr Muizzu relayed that the Administration’s development policy would prioritize individual islands, even in the northernmost development zone, due to immigration. He emphasised that Hanimaadhoo is among the prioritized islands for population consolidation and development policies, as it falls within the four northernmost atoll development zones.
Moreover, President stated that the airport needs to be developed more comprehensively, therefore, disclosed his intention to renegotiate with the loan provider to accommodate the runway extension by 700 metres.
Furthermore, the President added that the Government is committed to constructing a state-of-the-art hospital on Hanimaadhoo as the initiative is a critical component of the government’s broader regional development strategy.
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