“Within the past three years,
US$4293 million worth of goods and services crossed the Muse 105 mile trade
zone on 287,166 vehicles. Five more investments have been approved as well as
other US$27.1 million of foreign investment and US$446284 million domestic investment.”
Shan State Chief Minister Dr. Lin
Htut
LOCATED east of Myanmar, Shan State
is the biggest among the 14 States and Regions of Myanmar with an area covering
61090 square miles.
The clouds hovering over the
mountain ranges make one wonder if they are actually on top of the world.
Then Shan plateau hosts quite a lot
of villages and is home to 5.8 million people in1 self-administrated state, 4
self-administrated areas, 13 districts ( 55 townships and 86 towns).
For the 2018-19 financial year, the
Shan State government aimed to produce up to K1,929,584 million worth of goods
and services. By the end of the year, the government had an output of goods and
services worth K2,007,356 million.
Agriculture and Livestock
The State government was able to
grant K75000 million of loans to 130,000 farmers in the span of 3 years the
incumbent government has been in office. Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA) also collaborated in an effort to borrow 149 farm equipment units as
well as loans up to K6000 million.
Over 29572 acres out of 30831 of
abandoned land from the war was restored and given back to the farmers with the
rest in progress.
Floods are a constant threat to
crop fields. With the construction of dams, trenches, underground trenches and other
water drainage systems, 189,740 acres were managed to prevent from flooding.
There are also plans to dig wells in the coming year in 17 villages to supply
19225 people with fresh water. Additionally, from 31st Jan 2019, 3563 companies
were able to export 313897 cows and 42286 buffalos worth US$430 million.
Education and Health
The literacy rate in Shan State is
73.42%. In an effort to increase the numbers, 30 new schools have been opened
through the state. Within three years of the current administration, 1346
additional health centers have been opened. There were also 410 field trips by
the doctors to remote areas to treat 62545 patients. ICRC, an international
NGO, donated 1800 million Kyats to Kyein Tone hos-pital for a 40-bed
rehabilitation center. JICA contributed K8340 million as well for the expansion
of the Lashio General Hospital.
Infrastructure
To rewire the electric lines that
have been damaged during natural disaster, K33 million were invested in 2018
alone. “In 2018-19, there was an increase of 770,000 people who had access to
electricity,” explains the State Chief Minister.
Trade
Within the past three years,
US$4293 million worth of goods and services crossed the Muse 105 mile trade
zone on 287,166 vehicles. Five more investments have been approved as well as
other US$27.1 million of foreign investment and US$446284 million domestic
investment.
Hotel and Tourism
The State Minister comments “During
the past three years of our government, we approved 1270 licenses for hotel and
hostels, 291 tour operators, 7206 transportation operator licenses and 569
guide licenses.” There are also plans in place to open waterfalls, ethnic
villages, elephant sanctuaries as well as additional routes along the Mekong
river.
Social Sector
There have been numerous camps to
accommodate for the people fleeing the KIA/ TNLA/ MNDAA/AA war zone
territories. The Union donated 138 million Kyats along with supplies worth 65
million Kyats for rehabilitation efforts. The Shan State government also
donated K2.2 million along with supplies worth 29 million Kyats as well.
Companies donated 1 million Kyats and 13 million worth of supplies with NGOs
and other private donors donating 98 million Kyats and K456 million worth of
supplies. Total donations combine to almost 800 million Kyats.
Low-cost Housing and Philanthropy
The Shan State government
officials’ accommodation were constructed with funding from the State
government. A total of 716 rooms from 34 buildings were constructed. In Taung
Gyi, the government was able to house-with a lottery system- 119 households who
are considered low-income and/or pensioners. In 2018-19, the social security
for people above 85 years of age was increased to 10,000 Kyats. During the past
three years, the state have distributed up to 29 million Kyats to support
retirement homes, youth organizations and kindergartens.
The State government, elected by
the people, is in charge of the state and its people’s welfare, the
administration aims to choose policies and projects that will benefit the people.
By Shin Min
PHOTOS: AYE THAN
Translated by Myat Thu
PHOTO: MNA
Ref; The Global New Light of
Myanmar
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