President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has inaugurated an island cleaning program in Alifushi of Raa atoll.
The program was kicked off at a special ceremony held at the island on Saturday morning. Many residents of the island participated in the ceremony.
The program, organized by the Environment Society of Alifushi to mark the World Water Day and World Meteorological Day, targets to reduce the amount of plastic in the island.
President Solih also laid the foundation of Alifushi's Multi-purpose Hall during his current trip to the island.