President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has outlined the Government’s plans to introduce a series of constructive revisions to national housing scheme criteria. He made the remarks while addressing the residents of Henveyru this evening.
During the meeting held at Kalaafaanu School, residents raised concerns about the acute housing shortage. In response, the President announced that the Government would amend the eligibility criteria for housing schemes, enabling those who had applied for one-room apartments out of necessity to apply for three-room units under the revised criteria.
He also indicated that alternative solutions would be explored to address the current requirement of five years’ residency in Malé for eligibility.
Reflecting on past practices of land and flat allocation by successive governments, the President reaffirmed his Administration’s determination to honour commitments made to citizens who have faced injustice.
Turning to urban infrastructure, the President highlighted challenges faced on the streets of Malé and confirmed that the construction of four parking facilities in Malé, Vilimalé, and Hulhumalé has been included under the Indian Government’s line of credit.
He further announced plans to redevelop markets in Malé, including the development of a modern mixed-use complex comprising a fish market, a vegetable market, and a dedicated office building for the fisheries sector at the existing fish market site.
