The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 14 January, 2002)(1/2)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 14 January, 2002)(1/2)
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1.  Chin State USDA holds mass rally
2. Secretary-1 attends opening of multi-media teaching
   centre in Gangaw township and inspects regional
   development tasks
3. - Minister receives Japanese guest
   - Oral polio vaccines given to children
4. Commander, Minister inspect regional development and
   agricultural tasks
5. Maj-Gen Ye Myint meets with departmental officials
   in Myitkyina
6. Rural area development tasks inspected
7. - Rural bridge opened
   - Armed Forces Day Military Band Contest continues
8. Luxury cruiseliner arrive
9. OPV given to children at Ayeyawady Naval Region Command,
   Mingaladon Air Base, Yangon Command, SID

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( 1 ) Eighteen million members of the USDA need to support and participate in
national and rural development tasks

 Chin State USDA holds mass rally

Yangon, 13 Jan- A mass rally to support national and rural development tasks
organized by Chin State Union Solidarity and Development Association was held
at Vamthu Maung sports grounds in Haka, Chin State, on 10 January. The mass
rally was attended by members of Chin State Union Solidarity and Development
Association totalling 5,450. Chin State USDA Executive U Nay Hti Yo presided
over the mass rally together with Secretary of Falam District USDA U Larl Tin
Mann and Secretary of Mindat Township USDA U Ngun Than Aung. Member of Haka
Township USDA Daw Ngun Zar Htwe and member of Haka Township USDA Daw Sai
Thang Hmon acted as master and co-master of ceremonies.

Chairman of the rally Executive of Chin State USDA U Nay Hti Yo extended
greetings to those present at the rally. He said the USDA is a national
organization formed with sons and daughters of the people to serve the
interest of the State and the people. Therefore, members of the USDA are
actively participating in national and rural development tasks. He spoke of
the need for all members of the USDA to follow the guidance of Patron of the
USDA Senior General Than Shwe in all seriousness.

The government is implementing national development tasks for raising the
living standard of the people and for emergence of a new, peaceful, modern
developed nation. Altogether 18 million members of the USDA need to support
the tasks and to actively participate in them as a national duty. Rural
development tasks laid down by the government are the basis of the economy of
the State. They are being implemented for development of agriculture and
improvement of the living standard of the people in rural regions.

All the USDA members are to support these noble tasks. He urged members of
the USDA to maintain peace and tranquillity and to participate in
nation-building endeavours and rural development tasks regarding them as
national tasks. Executive of Falam Township USDA Daw Nel Kyone tabled a
motion calling for support of nation-building tasks of the government. The
development of the agriculture sector, on which over 70 per cent of the
population relies is the vital for the progress of other sectors of the
economy.

Therefore, Laibar Dam that can irrigate 500 acres of lands and generate 600
kilowatts was built and 52 projects for availability of water were
undertaken. Sown acreage has increased from 1.6 million up to 2.05 million.
Seeds of tea plants were distributed free to farmers so that Chin State will
become a tea-producing state spending a large sum of money. In the transport
sector, 340-foot-long Ver Bridge across Manipur River was built in Chin
State. Mann Swan Suspension Bridge and Twe Thang Bridge, 320 feet long each,
are under construction.

 For ensuring smooth transport, new rural roads, namely, Haimwar road,
Lailinpi road, Wongthu road, Sabaungthe road, Lonleh road, Ngaphaipi road,
Darkhaing road and Mindat-Kanpetlet road were built. Twenty-six hydel plants
including Laibar hydroelectric plant, Nang Laung, Chichaung and Twe hsaung
power stations were constructed within a decade in Chin State. The major
power projects like Yeywa Hydroelectric Power Project, Bilin Hydroelectric
Power Project and Paunglaung Hydroelectric Power Project are being
constructed in the country. Gas power stations and coal-fired power stations
are also being built.

 In Chin State, six microwave stations, one auto-telephone exchange, one
satellite communication station, nine rural region communication stations, 73
post offices and 18 telegraph offices were opened. Altogether 1,335
telephones were installed. Arrangements are being made for installation of a
500-line auto-telephone exchange in Tiddim.

There are 25 high schools, 82 middle schools, 1,058 primary schools in Chin
State. In addition, six high school branches, one affiliated high school, 13
middle school branches and 48 affiliated middle schools were also opened.
Executive of Thanglang Township USDA U Ha Ye Lein seconded the motion tabled
by Daw Nel Kyone. He said Daw Nel Kyone reported that tasks for economic
infrastructures were undertaken with added momentum as success was achieved
in restoring national solidarity and peace and stability in the country. The
government has attached importance to the agriculture sector spending a large
sum of money.

As a result, people have sufficient food and no longer have to worry about
it. For rice sufficiency, 38,000 acres of land were extended, replacing the
conventional shifting cultivation method with the modern hillside cultivation
method. Chin State produced 3.9 million baskets of paddy. If Chin State
becomes a tea-producing state, tea-related industries will emerge. In the
transport sector, 98 miles of tar roads, 252 miles of gravel roads and 701
miles of earth roads totalling 1,060 miles of roads were built.

The 110-foot-long suspension bridge and 170-foot-long bailey bridge were
constructed in Redkhawdar village with the aim of developing border trade
with neighbouring India. Plans are under way for emergence of a modern,
developed nation and development of human resources.

 In Chin State, there are five e-learning centres and 14 multimedia teaching
centres. Computer diploma courses were conducted twice. In the energy sector,
small generators were installed in Thantlang and Mindat Townships. In Haka,
the 50-bed hospital was upgraded into a 200-bed one. There are 21 hospitals,
67 rural health care centres and 237 sub-rural health care centres in Chin
State. Secretary of Tiddim Township USDA U Kham Hswim Mon tabled the motion
calling for participation of USDA members in rural development tasks.

He said that the government formed road construction special groups and is
carrying out repairs of Kalay-Falam-Haka Road,
Mandalay-Monywa-Pale-Gangaw-Haka Road, Haka-Rizwa-Matupi Road and
Matupi-Mindat Road with added momentum due to  difficulties in the
transportation sector in Chin State. Mindat-Kanpalet Road has been
constructed. The axis of Matupi-Paletwa Road has been found. New rural roads
the 20 miles long Twikhiyan-Durkhai motor road and the 40 miles long
Wongthu-Ngaphaipee motor road  were constructed.

 The walkways were upgraded into the roads for jeeps. A total of 222 roads,
283 miles long, were constructed at a cost of K 62.8822 million and 308
bridges built at a cost of K 28.215 million in Chin State within a decade.
Regarding the availability of drinking water and water supply for agriculture
work, though the drinking water was carried from streams with the use of
gutters to villages of Chin State in the past, the government has now spent K
17.193 million for supplying clean water to 114 villages with the use of
pipelines and water tanks.

Moreover, the government carried out tasks of water supply in cooperation w
ith other organizations for more 65 villages. After 1988, a total of 17 water
supply tasks have been undertaken at a cost of K 19.118 million and irrigated
3,381 acres of cultivated lands. In conclusion, the government has spent K
18.196 million and local authorities K 2.257 million in distribution of
23,671 baskets of tea seeds to the tea growers free of charge and so far,
1,003 acres of lands have been put under tea in accord with the aimÑ Chin
State must be Tea State.

Arrangements are being made to plant 7,654,303 tea saplings in coming the
month of June. Afterwards, Haka Township USDA executive Daw Ngun Din seconded
the motion tabled by Secretary of Tiddim Township USDA U Kham Hswim Mon
calling for participation of USDA members in rural development tasks.

As there are thick forest and so many creeks in Chin State, local people
faced communications difficulties between rural and urban areas. A total of
222 rural roads, 283 miles long, were upgraded and it can be seen that 308
bridges were built. And the supply of drinking water tasks were undertaken at
114 villages. Regarding development of agriculture and livestock breeding
tasks which are the main business of rural area, a total of 25,237 acre of
terrace lands were reclaimed and the 2,537 acres of lands were reclaimed with
the use of modern hillside cultivation method.

 In the livestock breeding sector, 50,000 fingerlings were distributed to
fish breeders free of charge. Due to giving encouragement to breed silkworm,
local farmers earned surplus income in producing over 22,000 cocoons in
2000-2001 fiscal year. She heartily supported that under the arrangements of
education promotion programme in Chin State, multimedia teaching centres were
inaugurated at seven Basic Education High Schools out of 25. Moreover, 1,165
basic education schools were opened in villages and new 74 schools were also
opened. In the health care services, 318 hospitals and dispensaries including
station hospitals were commissioned. Then, the mass rally passed the
resolutions in support of the State's development tasks, rural development
tasks laid down by the State and participation of USDA members in national
and rural development tasks. Later, the rally came to an end by chanting the
slogans.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 attends opening of multi-media teaching centre in Gangaw
township and inspects regional development tasks

Yangon, 13 Jan-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt accompanied by the ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the
deputy ministers, Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council
Col Zaw Min, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office,
departmental heads and officials yesterday morning left Magway by helicopter.
They arrived at Kyaukhtu village in Saw township, Gangaw District at 9 am.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Deputy Commander of North-West
Command Brig-Gen Soe Myint, the chairman of Saw Township Peace and
Development Council and members, service personnel and members of Union
Solidarity and Development Association. Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt and party proceeded to Kyaukhtu Basic Education High School where they
were welcomed by Magway Division Education Officer U Hla Aung, Headmaster U
Than Tun, teachers, students, dance troupes and the school band. First, the
Secretary-1 inspected computer skill room, language lab and audio visual room
and training of studenting.

Then, the Secretary-1 met with members of Saw Township Peace and Development
Council, service personnel, members of USDA, the headmaster and teachers at
the school assembly hall. First, Chairman of Saw Township Peace and
Development Council U Aung Myint, the township engineer of Public Works and
townselders reported to the Secretary-1 on sown acreage in the township,
cultivation of monsoon paddy and summer paddy, rice sufficiency, construction
of roads and bridges and endeavours made for education and health. Then, the
Secretary-1 fulfilled the requirements. Giving necessary instructions the
Secretary-1 said. He and the ministers, and departmental heads came to the
region to fulfil the requirements of regional development, education and
health in Yaw region including Saw, Htilin and Gangaw Townships. As
transportation is the most fundamental requirement for regional development,
departmental officials need to carry out tasks systematically.

 The government is building infrastructure for regional development all
across the country, plans are to be made step by step aiming at the most
fruitful outcome for respective regions. Head of State Senior General Than
Shwe has laid down five tasks for development of rural areas including
betterment of transportation between villages and towns. As transportation
becomes smooth, progress will be made in water supply, education, health and
economy in rural areas. The government is implementing development tasks all
over the country including rural areas. Objectives will be realized quickly
if local people participate in implementation of the task on manageable
scale. Making concerted efforts for development of own region is a tradition
of Myanmar.

Therefore, local people need to help maintain roads and bridges constructed
by the government. He also urged local people to make efforts for development
of their own economy, agriculture and livestock breeding for the development
of economy of the State through regional development. At a time when the
government is striving for uplift of education and health, local people need
to help their own children become developed all-round. They are to make
concerted efforts for uplift of health standard and making environment clean
in accord with health standard. In conclusion, he urged the officials to make
collaborative efforts for regional development and uplift of socio-economic
life of local people. Then, the Secretary-1 presented computers, television
sets, a video-cassette player, a cassette player, a generator and teaching
aids for the multimedia teaching centre of Kyaukhtu Basic Education High
School to Headmaster U Than Tun.

Later, Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt went to Kyaukhtu Station
People's Hospital. They were welcomed by Medical Superintendent Dr Kyi Kyi
Mar and staff and members of Maternal and Child Welfare Association.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 inspected the wards, the laboratory, the
medicines stored and the operation theatre.

 The Secretary-1 presented medicines for the hospital to Dr Kyi Kyi Mar.
Next, the Secretary-1 cordially met with executives and members of Saw
Township and Kyaukhtu Village Union Solidarity and Development Associations.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Htilin in Yaw region, Gangaw
District. They were welcomed by Tactical Operations Commander Col Hla Ngwe
and officials. The Secretary-1 attended the opening ceremony of the
multimedia teaching centre at the basic education high school in Htilin,
Gangaw District, Magway Division, on 12 January morning.

 Also present were the ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the deputy
ministers, Deputy Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Myint,
Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Zaw Min,
officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of
department, division, district and township authorities, departmental
officials, members of USDA, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade and Maternal
and Child Welfare Association, officials of No 2 Basic Education Department,
the township education officer and the headmasters, members of the school
board of trustees and the parent-teacher association, wellwishers,
Headmistress Daw Htay Hlaing and teachers, students, a dance troupe and band
and pompom troupes. Headmistress Daw Htay Hlaing and Chairman of the School
Board of Trustees U Win Myint formally opened the multimedia teaching centre.

 The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the multimedia teaching
centre. Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the language lab, the
computer skills room, the computer-aided instruction room, the audio-visual
room and the printed media room, and the skill demonstration of the students.
Later, the Secretary-1 inspected the domestic science room and the painting
room. The students presented gifts to the Secretary-1.

 A ceremony to mark the opening of the multimedia teaching centre of Htilin
BEHS was held at the hall of the school. Headmistress Daw Htay Hlaing and
Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Win Myint reported on efforts for
the opening of the multimedia teaching centre and matters related to teaching
aids. Chairman of Htilin Township Peace and Development Council U Kyaw Thu
reported on water supply in Htilin Township, condition of rice and edible oil
consumption, repairs of Htilin-Pauk Road and water supply in the town. Next,
the Secretary-1 said that the government is trying to open multimedia
teaching centre at basic education high schools and middle schools in all the
regions of the Union with the aim of bridging the gap of education between
urban and rural areas.

 In the past, the nation was not in stable condition, and it had been due to
the different ideologies and suspicion of national races born in the Union.
As a result, the nation lagged behind in development. Therefore, in the time
of the present government, efforts have been made to restore national
solidarity. The government has continued to work for the maintenance of
stability and peace and tranquillity, development of the nation and
improvement of living standard of the people. The government is taking
measures for the harmonious development of all the regions, and the national
people have to participate in the task. Consequently, all the regions of the
Union are developing gradually.

 Today, a multimedia teaching centre has been opened in the basic education
high school in Htilin as in other schools. It is aimed at developing human
resources. A railroad has been built from Monywa and Pakokku up to Gangaw and
Kalay through Pondaung-Ponnya region. Now travelling can be made along that
route. With the improvement of transport, the flow of commodity has become
swift and easy, and the development of the region will soon gain momentum.

Due to the efforts of the government and participation of national people,
the nation is making progress to an extent, and continued efforts need to be
made to accelerate the rate of development. If the government and the people
make concerted efforts, the goal of the nation will be achieved in the near
future. Then, the Secretary-1 presented teaching aid video tapes to
Headmistress Daw Htay Hlaing. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 posed for
documentary photo with members of School Board of Trustees, the headmistress,
teachers and students.

On their arrival in Gangaw, Yaw region, they were welcomed by Officiating
Tactical Operations Commander Lt-Col Win Naing, district and township
authorities, members of USDA, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, MCWA,
the Committee for Women's Affairs and local people.

Afterwards, a ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centre was held at
Gangaw BEHS at 2.30 pm. Present were Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party, Deputy Commander of North-West
Command Brig-Gen Soe Myint, Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development
Council Col Zaw Min, district and township authorities, departmental
personnel, members of USDA, MCWA and the Committee for Women's Affairs,
officials of No 2 Basic Education Department, members of SBT and the
Parent-Teacher Association, Headmistress Daw Thaung Thaung, teachers,
students and dance troupes.

 Headmistress Daw Thaung Thaung and SBT member U Than Tun formally opened the
multimedia teaching centre. Then, the Secretary-1 unveiled the signboard of
the centre. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the altar room,
the computer skills room, the language lab, the computer aided instruction
room, the audio visual room and the printed media room. Next, they inspected
the domestic science room, the painting room and the handicraft room.

The students presented the souvenir to the Secretary-1. The Secretary-1 and
party watched the musical presentation of the students. Then, the opening of
multimedia teaching centre of Gangaw BEHS was held at the hall. On behalf of
all students, Tenth standard student Maung Aung Aung spoke words of thanks.
Headmistress Daw Thaung Thaung and Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Bo
Htwe reported on efforts made for emergence of the multimedia teaching centre
and installation of teaching aid at the centre. Chairman of Gangaw District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Htay Oo reported on climatic condition
of the district, cultivated lands, education and health tasks, water supply
system for urban and rural areas and transportation matters. Then, the
Secretary-1 gave instructions and made a speech.

He said Gangaw lies at the northern edge of Magway Division and is a gateway
to Chin State. So, it can be seen that the development of Gangaw will assist
the development of Chin State. He said that he came there to attend the
opening of multimedia teaching centres of the basic education high schools of
Gangaw and Htilin and to attend to the requirements of the Yaw region
including Gangaw. Measures being taken to narrow the gap between the urban
and rural areas in education sector are beneficial to the students in rural
and border areas where transportation is difficult because it can lead to
equal opportunities in education.

 Moreover, universities, degree colleges and colleges are extended in cities
in states and divisions for higher learning and now students from Saw, Htilin
and Gangaw in Yaw region do not need to go to Yangon and Mandalay for their
education, they can pursue higher education in Pakokku, Magway and Monywa.
Head of State Senior General Than Shwe always gives guidance on promoting of
education and health care services and construction of roads, bridges and
dams for region-wise development, he said. According to the guidance of Head
of State, Monywa-Pakokku-Gangaw-Kalay railroad is being constructed using a
large amount of money for the development of Chin State and Yaw region. One
tunnel railroad and one mountain railroad are being constructed at
Pondaung-Ponnya mountain ranges at the same time, he added.

 As the government is like the parent of the people living in the State, with
parent-like affection to children, it always attends to promotion of living
standard and economy of the people regardless of national, religion and
social class. He urged all the citizens to understand the goodwill of the
government and to discharge their own responsibilities, and to promote their
own business and to strive for the development of the State. Local
authorities, departmental and local people are to unitedly cooperate for the
success of regional development tasks carried out by the State for promotion
of economic and social standard of the public, he pointed out.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 presented teaching aids relating to the subjects
for Gangaw BEHS to Headmistress Daw Thaung Thaung and the ceremony came to a
close. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party together with members of
School Board of Trustees, teachers and students posed for documentary photos.
The Secretary-1 and members then paid homage to the Buddha image at Gangaw
Sasana Beikmandaw.

Officials reported on condition of donations for the Beikmandaw, construction
tasks to the Secretary-1 who attended to the needs. Then, the Secretary-1 and
party arrived at Monywa in Sagaing Division where they were welcomed by
members of division/district/village Peace and Development Councils,
departmental officials and members of USDA. They took brief rest there. The
Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of Chindwin Bridge (Monywa) and
Monywa-Kalaywa Road, and arrived back here this evening.

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( 3 ) Minister receives Japanese guest

Yangon, 13 Jan - Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U
Soe Tha received member of the House of Councillors of Japan Mr Hideo
Watanabe at his office of the Ministers' Office at 2 pm today. Also present
at the call were officials of the Ministry.

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Oral polio vaccines given to children

Yangon, 13 Jan - The oral polio vaccine-giving team for the Seventh Year
National Immunization Days (second time) led by National Health Committee
Chairman State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt's
wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, accompanied by Deputy Minister for Health
Professor Dr Kyaw Myint, the members of the panel of honourary Patrons of
Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Association wife of Maj-Gen Khin
Maung Than of the Ministry of Defence Daw Malar Tint, wife of Brig-Gen Myint
Swe of Yangon Command Commander Daw Khin Thet Htay, wife of the minister for
Health Daw Yin Yin Myint, Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association
Chairperson Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Myanmar National Committee for Women
Affairs Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw May May Yi, wife of Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han of
the Office of Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Defence, wife of the
director-general of the Health Planning Department, wife of the
director-general of the Medical Research Department (Lower Myanmar),
officials and USDA Executive U Min Thein, arrived at No 1 Basic Education
High School in Dagon Township.

They were welcomed there by Dagon Township Peace and Development Council
Chairman U Soe Min and members, Township Health Department Head Dr Daw Ohnma
Thwin and staff, Dagon Township BEHS-1 Headmaster U Kyaw Kyaw and teachers,
Township Women Affairs Committee members, Township USDA Secretary U Khin
Hlaing Tun and members and students. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party were
entertained with dance by children at the Dagon Thiri Hall where vaccines
would be given. Dr Daw Ohnma Thwin reported matters on giving vaccines to
children in the township.

 Then, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party fed the vaccines and Vitamin (A)
tablets to children and presented toys to them. The team proceeded to Ahlon
Hall at the corner of Hninsi and Ayeyawady Roads in Ahlon Township. First,
Ahlon Township Peace and Development Council Chairman U Aung Khin extended
greetings.

Township Health Department Head Dr Lay Nu Aung explained matters on giving
polio vaccines. Then, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party gave the vaccines and
vitamin (A) tablets to children and gave toys to them. Thence, the team went
to No 1 BEHS in Kyimyindine Township. Township Health Department Head Dr Than
Than Nwe explained matters on giving polio vaccines. Then, Dr Daw Khin Win
Shwe and party fed the vaccines and vitamin (A) tablets to children and gave
toys to them. More than 2,000 children under five were given the polio
vaccines at 12 venues in Dagon Township, more than 4,000 children under five
at 22 venues in Ahlon Township and some 6,000 children under five at 32
venues in Kyimyindine Township.

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( 4 ) Commander, Minister inspect regional development and agricultural tasks

 Yangon, 13 Jan- Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe and Minister for Progress of
Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt,
accompanied by Director-General Col Myo Myint of Development Affairs
Department, Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col
Kyaw Tint and officials, inspected regional development and agriculture tasks
in Kyauktan, Thongwa and Kayan Townships this morning.

At 7.30 am, the commander and the minister gave oral polio vaccine to under-5
children at the jetty of Kyaikhmawwun yayle pagoda in Kyauktan. Then, they
attended the opening ceremony of rural laterite road linking Zweba Kondan
village and Mayanbay village in Kyauktan Township. At the ceremony, Executive
Officer of Kyauktan Township Development Affairs Department U Myint Aung
reported on matters related to the new laterite road. Kyauktan Township Peace
and Development Council Chairman U Lu Maw and Township USDA Secretary U Hla
Win spoke words of thanks.

 Then, officials presented commemorative pennants to the guests and formally
opened the road. The commander, the minister and party inspected the road.
The rural laterite road, 57 miles long and 12 feet wide, was constructed at a
cost of K 200.8 million by the State. Therefore, local people of 13
village-tracts can now use the road. The Irrigation Department built a new
embankment near the seashore. By doing so, it prevents a total of 10,660
acres of farmlands from flow of salty water and 5,083 acres were reclaimed
for prawn breeding. The commander, the minister and party attended the
upgrading ceremony of the rural lake and handing over of hand-pump in Zweba
Kondan village. They then gave OPV to under-5 children at the village health
care unit. Afterwards, the commander, the minister and party met local people
and attended to their needs.
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to be continued ...