Gov’t Plans Prioritisation of Atoll Sports Projects Amid Funding Constraints

Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu has highlighted the government’s strategy to prioritise essential projects across atolls, acknowledging significant infrastructural needs amidst budgetary limitations. 

Speaking during a parliamentary session yesterday, Minister Rafiu responded to queries regarding stalled sports projects in various islands, stressing the prioritisation of critical initiatives for completion.

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Minister Rafiu acknowledged the fiscal constraints, underscoring that the current budget allocation allows for the completion of four to five projects, amounting to MVR 284 million specifically earmarked for Ministry projects. He emphasised collaborative efforts with local councils to identify priority projects tailored to each island’s requirements.

The Minister affirmed that finalisation of these legislative reforms, expected imminently, would provide a holistic approach to addressing challenges within the sports sector, including those faced by FAM and other sporting associations in the Maldives.