National Service Basic Training 4th Batch launched with 352 youth; President says it will lay a strong foundation for their future

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the national service programme will become a strong foundation for shaping the future of the country's youth. He made the remarks in a message shared on social media to mark the commencement of the 4th batch of the Basic Training programme under the Maldives National Service. The 4th batch of the training has been officially inaugurated with 352 young participants. The training programme, which lasts for 14 weeks, is being held at the MNDF Composite Training Center in Maafilaafushi, Lhaviyani Atoll. The participants include 288 male and 64 female trainees from 125 islands across 20 atolls of the Maldives. President Muizzu noted the official launch and wished the participants success. He encouraged them to work with determination and willpower to complete the programme. He added that the government's efforts to build a responsible generation that loves the nation, with the grace of God, will lay a very strong foundation for the future of the country's youth. The programme was initiated under the leadership of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu with the aim of building responsible, strongly principled, and physically fit youth. Its main objective is to empower young people and teach them work ethics and skills. The training curriculum includes instruction in Maldivian nationalism, responsible citizenship, religious education, leadership, and language proficiency. It also involves physical fitness exercises, drills, and activities aimed at strengthening morals and character. Additionally, the training covers first aid, firefighting, self-defense, and camp activities, and introduces participants to military training exercises. Successful trainees who complete the programme will receive a 'National Service Initial Training Completion Certificate'. Those who pass all specified standards will obtain a 'Certificate 3 in Civil Education and Leadership'. Participants who pass the firefighting module will receive a 'Community Volunteer Firefighter' certificate, and those passing the first aid module will get a 'Basic First Aid' certificate. Additionally, students participating in the 'Equakee' programme will receive a 'Peer Education Training Completion Certificate'. The special ceremony for the commencement of the 4th batch included the swearing-in of instructors and the enlistment of cadets. To date, three batches of the National Service Basic Training have been completed, with a total of 1,028 young people having undergone the training.