UNION Minister for Wom­en’s Affairs Dr Thet Thet Zin, accompanied by the President of the Myan­mar Women’s Affairs Federation, yesterday met with female volunteer ten-household leaders at the village monastery in Oakthakan Village, Heho Township, Shan State, to discuss the implementa­tion of the Rural Women’s Development Project.

During the meeting, the Union minister stated that, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project activities, action plans must be systemati­cally developed at the dis­trict, township, and village levels. She also stressed that responsible officials should conduct regular field inspections to mon­itor and assess whether tangible progress is being achieved on the ground.

Following this, Daw Tin Tin Latt, President of the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation, stated that the implementation of the Rural Women’s Development Project is mandatory and requires continuous supervision by the township and district women’s affairs federa­tions. Afterwards, Daw Nang Kham Lu, Shan State Minister for Social Affairs, encouraged wom­en to strive for leadership positions. The attending female volunteers then raised questions on issues of concern, which were an­swered by the responsible officials. — MNA/TH