Ye 25 January

A ceremony to launch a new office of Ye Township Department of Rural Development was held in the new office in Aung Myitta Ward, Ye Township, Mawlamyine District, Mon State this morning.

The occasion was attended by State Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Transport U Tun Htay, officials from the State and District Department of Rural Development, departmental personnel, invited guests and local residents.

At the ceremony, State Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Transport U Tun Htay gave opening remarks and an official from the Township Department of Rural Development clarified the construction of the new office.

Then the officials formally opened the new office and sprinkled the scented water on the stone inscription.

The new office was constructed with K 87.3 million of funds of 2018-2019 FY starting from 28 January, 2019. The construction was completed on 16 September, 2019.

The township Department of Rural Development carried out developmental works such as construction of rural roads and bridges, water supply facilities and rural electrification projects starting from 2012-2013 FY. In 2019-2020 FY, developmental works will be implemented by funds of emerald green project and public contribution in 18 villages, according to an official from the Township Department of Rural Development.

Myint Oo (Myeik)

Translated by Suyee