Government will provide exam fees for student

Dr. Musthafa Luthufy, Education Minister had assured that the government will provide the booklist and exam fees as in the recent years. Responding to a question by Vaikaardhoo MP, Ali Arif, Minister said that even this year more than Mrf 77 million would be spend on booklists alone while another Mrf 29 million would be spent on students school fees.

He also said that the expenses for the booklist will depend on the number of students and that had been maintained at the same level as last years and education, therefore he anticipates a figure between Mrf 70 and 80 million. Education Minister also said efforts are underway to reduce that expenditure and he hopes to halve the expenditure.

He also said that he is working on reducing the bureaucratic difficulties for the parents in the process. He also said that exam fees are being paid only for those subjects which the student passes and all children would get the exam fees as long as he or she passes in them.When floor was opened for further questions based on the Education Minister’s answers to Vaikiaradhoo MP Ali Arif, 4 MPs took the floor.