THE Union Government has provided Ks18.6 million to Kayin
State as assistance to help provide portable water to rural areas in the state,
which is located southeast of Yangon.
The Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief, and
Resettlement, Dr. Win Myat Aye, gave the donation to Kayin State’s Chief
Minister, Daw Nan Khin Htwe Myint, yesterday during a ceremony at the Kayin
State cabinet office.
The Union government has given the aid to help sink a
tube-well, build a brick tank, and erect a pumping station so that the state
can supply clean water to villages in the state, said Dr. Win Myat Aye.
“Every summer, some parts of Kayin State face water shortage
due to extreme weather conditions occurring in certain areas of the country,”
said the Union Minister. “In case, El Niño occurs this year, the new facilities
will ensure local people do not face a water shortage,” he added.
The Union Minister attended another meeting on rehabilitation
of drug addicts at the cabinet office. Addressing the participants at the
meeting, he said his ministry’s endeavors for ensuring social protection
include rehabilitation of drug addicts.
“Priority has been given to States where most of the ethnic
people live in carrying out camp-based and community-based rehabilitation
programs,” he said.
The Union Minister also expressed his belief that by
undergoing vocational training, former addicts can rejoin the society with
fresh hope and self-confidence.
Afterwards, there was a general round of discussions. The
Union Minister ended the meeting after giving the concluding remarks.
MNA
(Translated by TMT)
(Translated by TMT)
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar
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