Haa Alif Council warns of budget shortfall

4 days ago

The Haa Alif Atoll Council has raised concerns over its 2026 budget allocation, warning that essential public services may be disrupted due to insufficient funding. In a statement issued Wednesday, the council said the MVR 2.65 million allocated under the state’s block grant is not enough to cover basic operational costs, including staff salaries and administrative expenses. Even when estimating for