President U Min Aung Hlaing underscored the 100-day programme of the government at the meeting of the Union government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar at its meeting hall of the Presidential Palace Reception Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
Speaking on
the occasion, the President recounted that he had replied to the media at the
reaffirmation ceremony, saying that he will prioritize peace and stability of
the State and development measures. Moreover, he had urged the people to work
in concert and unity.
In order to
develop the country’s education sector, the President stated that the
government has transformed the system into a compulsory education system up to
KG+9. In the 2026-2027 financial year, 6.92 per cent of the State budget has
been allocated to the Ministry of Education, and when education-related
expenditures of other ministries are included, a total of 9.22 per cent of the
State budget will be spent on the education sector. In the upcoming financial
year, the budget allocation for the education sector will be increased to no
less than 10 per cent of the national budget, and within the following year, it
will be further raised to 15 per cent. Over the five-year term of the
government, spending on education will be increased to up to 20 per cent of the
national budget.
The
President noted that it is necessary to improve the mindset of the people by
enhancing the education sector.
According to
the press release, he highlighted that the poverty rate of Myanmar is higher
among the regional countries. In this regard, rural people are suffering the
impacts of poverty. As such, only when the government strives to improve the
economy of the rural people will they have increased income and enjoy an
improvement of socioeconomic lives. Consequently, the poverty rate will
decline. The government has planned to establish more industrial, agriculture
and livestock basic education high schools across the nation. The President
stressed that efforts must be made to generate hydropower from renewable energy
and solar power in order to develop the nation. Micro, small and medium
enterprises are playing a key role in boosting the production of goods. The
government issues loans to MSME businesses for their development by easing
necessary restrictions. Likewise, the manufacturing of products must be carried
out through the cooperative system. Now, in a digital technological era,
relevant ministries need to strive for improvement of technologies in the
international landscape by keeping abreast of other countries in information
technology.
Regarding
peace, the President noted that PDF terrorist groups have been committing
various destructive acts in some areas of the country. Most of these actions
include collecting extortion money and illegal checkpoint fees, as well as
unlawfully extracting forest resources and natural resources both above and
below ground for their own benefit. At present, the democratically elected
government has already assumed state responsibilities. So, efforts will be made
to invite these PDF terrorist groups to return to the legal framework.
Concerning
the 100-day programme of the government, the President said: “Since it is 100
days, today would be the 20th of April, so it is easy to remember. We can set
31 July as the 100th day. I would like to briefly mention the 100 days, setting
31 July as the final date. Regarding the PDF issue mentioned earlier, we have
already stated that they are also invited to participate in dialogue and peace
efforts for peace and reconciliation. At present, many have already returned to
the legal fold. In areas of the Central Command and Southern Command, there
have been many who have returned to the legal fold. In the Central Command area
in particular, the number is quite large – hundreds have already come in. Some
have made requests to join. We welcome them. About the PDFs, we are inviting
them to come forward for peace within these 100 days.
“I would
like to emphasize two portions for the Ethnic Armed Organization (EAO). For the
first one, some EAOs have signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), and
others have not yet signed it. So, we invite both types of EAOs, including the
NCA non-signatories. Before 31 July, we invite the NCA non-signatories to hold
talks. Tomorrow, we will release announcements. Now, I talk about it in
advance. Another point: some NCA signatories did not hold talks within five
years. For example, these are KNU, CNF and ABSDF. So, I invite them. We invite
these EAOs to hold talks. Moreover, some NCA signatories have inked agreements.
For example, they agreed on 43 points. They have signed the NCA and agreed to
the Union Accords. We will submit these in sections at the upcoming Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw.
“For groups
that have not yet engaged in dialogue and negotiation, we also invite them to
come and participate in discussions by the final deadline of 31 July. We also
desire peace. If there is no stability and peace in the country, nothing can be
done in terms of development. Only when peace is achieved and stability exists
can development activities be carried out. If construction work is carried out
ahead, but destructive activities come in from behind. Therefore, in terms of
peace, if unrealistic demands are being made and it is claimed that this is for
the sustainability of one’s own organization that would be a mistake. From our
side as well, the State will need to take necessary and appropriate actions
where required. Therefore, EAOs, including both NCA signatories and
non-signatories, are invited to participate in the peace process. Meetings and
discussions will be held before 31 July. Similarly, in regard to the PDFs, they
are also invited to enter the legal framework during this period. There are no
valid political justifications for what is happening. As mentioned earlier,
they are simply being exploited. Therefore, they are urged to avoid being used
or manipulated.”
The
President stated that the Ministry of Finance and Revenue of the government
will increase the disbursement of loans to farmers under the loan disbursement
plan within 100 days. In this regard, the ministry will issue K300,000 for
paddy, wheat and long staple cotton, K250,000 for the other 18 kinds of crops
and K150,000 for niger, canola and jute. Moreover, the loans will be set at
less than K300 million and more than K300 million for agricultural machinery.
The
President expressed his 100-day plan, stating that the government will finish
the upgrade of Anisakhan Airfield. Myanma Port Authority will prioritize the
construction of warehouses. Moreover, railways will be upgraded as much as
possible, prioritizing the Yangon-Mandalay, Yangon-Mawlamyine and Yangon-Pyay
sections. Roads and tracks will be repaired on the Myitkyina-Mogaung-Mohnyin
railway. In addition, locomotives, carriages and factories will be improved. In
the communication sector, 27 new mobile stations will be extended within 100
days. Of them, nine mobile stations will be upgraded to 4G LTE facilities.
He added
that the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development will carry out rural
water supply for consumption and agricultural activities through the
solar-powered water pumping system. The Ministry of Education will establish
the pilot universities to enhance the research capacity. Primarily, Naypyitaw
State Academy, Yangon University and Mandalay University will be set as the
research and project pilot universities. Starting from the 2026-27 academic
year, the middle school education will be facilitated with industrial,
agriculture and livestock subjects. Civic ethics and morality subjects will be
taught at basic education schools. To emerge the schools with five strengths,
the Ministry of Sports, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, and the Myanmar Football
Federation will conduct the smart school and football for school programmes at
the schools in Yangon, Mandalay, Ayeyawady and Bago regions and Shan State as
pilot projects.
The
President underlined that the Ministry of Health will appoint deputy health
officers in 50 regions and states, districts and townships in order to enhance
the healthcare activities. Medical wards at the heart treatment units at Nay
Pyi Taw, Yangon and Mandalay will conduct the medical treatment, assessing the
heart diseases for 100,000 patients in cooperation with China. Moreover,
nursing schools in regions and states will be upgraded to nursing institutes.
Union
ministers and the Kachin State government reported on matters related to
signing the MoU and the MoA, invitation to tender, issuance of the citizenship
scrutiny cards for children above 10 years, collection of data for EID and
knowledge-sharing of the Ayeyawady Myitson project.
In his
response, the President said that inviting tenders must meet the qualification
and standards without wasting time. He urged all to prioritize development
undertakings in regions and states which face lesser improvement. The President
pledged that development projects in education, health and transport will be
implemented in addition to the rehabilitation of government buildings, roads,
bridges and communication infrastructures damaged by the natural disasters.
Moreover, the earthquake-affected staff housing will be repaired soon. He urged
all to efficiently spend the State budget without waste.
Also,
present at the meeting were Vice-Presidents U Nyo Saw and Nan Ni Ni Aye, Union
ministers and the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, together with chief ministers
of regions and states through videoconferencing.
MNA/TTA
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