The second batch of students has left to complete national training.
According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), 350 students from 112 islands were selected for the second batch. They are 286 male students and 64 female students.
The government has set a target of training 1,000 students annually through the National Service Programme. Since the program was introduced, 343 students attended the training last year.
Students who complete the National Service Initial Training will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in Civil Education and Leadership, Certificate 3 in Civil Education and Leadership, Community Volunteer Fire Fighter and Basic First Aid Certificate and Peer Education Training Programme.
