Students will have AC in classrooms next academic year: Pres

Last night, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that all classrooms and teacher staff rooms at government schools will be fitted with air conditioning units for the coming academic year.

President Muizzu is currently visiting Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. While speaking to residents of Mahibadhoo last night, he stated that the field of education will be heavily prioritized by the administration.

The President went on to say that multiple projects have been started and are simultaneously underway in establishing urban educational resources in many corners of the nation.

President Muizzu said that along with new projects, some projects that had been halted before the current administration took office have also been restarted.

The President also stated that the Cool School Project started by the current administration will see completion before the start of the coming academic year.

"The project is meant to provide a cooling environment in classrooms and is currently underway. We have pledged to affix air conditioning units to all classrooms across the country before the end of the year. The project is moving quite well under the Education Ministry," said President Muizzu.

"Students from all schools in Maldives will attend the coming academic year in air conditioned classrooms. Teachers will also have air conditioning units in their staff rooms in the coming academic year."

President Muizzu said that installing air conditions in school hallways is the next step. However, schools that are in poorer conditions will be given priority and will move down that priority list, said the President.

The Cool School Project was introduced in June 2024. The project has a timeline of two years.

As per Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu, due to the cost of the Cool School Project, it has incurred a 38 percent expenditure upon the state budget. The minister has stated in the past that 30 percent of the project will focus on renewable energy.

The project is moving forward with aid from the state and private entities, with identification of schools that can have solar panels attached to them at a low cost.