Completion ceremony held for micro-solar power and water supply project

A ceremony to mark completion of the Kanseik Village Socio-Economic Development Micro-Solar Power System and Water Supply Project, implemented under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund (2023), was held yesterday morning at the Dedaye Township General Administration Department, attended by Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Hla Moe, Ayeyawady Region Chief Minister U Tin Maung Win, Chinese Ambassador Ms Ma Jia, and officials.

Showing a video of the electrification project’s implementation, Union Minister U Hla Moe stated that the solar mini-grid and water supply project was realized through combined contributions from the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund (2023), the Union Fund, company investment, and village residents, marking the third mini-grid project under this fund and a successful example of government-public-private cooperation.

The Kansaik Village project, built by Sandisoar Renewable Energy Development International Company Limited at a cost of over US$0.78 million, includes a 99KW solar power system with a 120KW backup diesel engine and a water supply system with a water meter, benefiting some 750 residents from 150 households by providing electricity and clean water to support small-scale manufacturing and businesses, thereby increasing family incomes and contributing significantly to the village’s socioeconomic development.

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar discussed the status of China-Myanmar cooperation in the Mekong-Lancang project, while the Chief Minister of Ayeyawady Region spoke about ongoing regional development projects and future plans for the area.

Next, the Managing Director of Sandisolar Renewable Energy Development International Company provided an update on the project, followed by a local resident expressing gratitude.

The Union minister, the Chief Minister of Ayeyawady Region and officials, the Chinese Ambassador, and representatives then toured the project’s documentary photo galleries.

After the ceremony, the Union minister met with villagers from Kanseik, Nayyoungka, Phayachaung, Tanyangon, Kontankalay, and Chaukeainsu in Dedaye Township, delivering a speech and coordinating the farmers’ submissions.

After arriving at Thakkekwin Village, Dala Township, Yangon Region, the Union Minister emphasized the importance of securing raw materials following the construction of modern rice mills, urging cooperation with local rice mill owners and farmer cooperative societies to supply quality varieties and inputs, purchase raw materials at market prices, and expedite efforts to ensure solid income opportunities for over 43,000 farmer families through guaranteed pricing.

MNA/TH

#TheGlobalNewLightOfMyanmar