Pha Pon, 27 May

A ceremony to wrap up a basic sewing course organized by the Township Rural Development Department was held yesterday at the Tatmadaw stadium in Pha Pon with an opening speech by Chief Minister Daw Nang Khin Htaw Myint of Kayin State.

Afterwards, Chief Minister Daw Nang Khin Htway Myint presented prizes to the outstanding trainees, followed by the presentation of completion certificates to the trainees by the State Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Saw Myint Oo. This was followed by the presentation of certificates of honor to the instructors.

An official from Social Welfare Department clarified the purpose of giving financial assistance to the pregnant women and children below two years old. Afterwards, Chief Minister handed over  K 37.8 million to 878 people--576 pregnant women and 302 children blow two years old.—Myo Set Thit (Pha-An)

Translated by JT