Rehabilitation in Rakhine State: MoCRD Union Minister looks into progress

Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Hla Moe, accompanied by Rakhine State Chief Minister U Htein Lin, inspected the distribution of relief items to storm-affected areas from ships docking at Sittway port and Phaungtawgyi jetty of Myanma Port Authority on Tuesday.

And, at the Rakhine State ‘Home for the Aged’, the Union Minister provided foodstuffs and cash assistance to 37 elderly people. At the reconstruction site of Mocha-hit Bailey bridge that connects Aung Mingala ward and Ywathitkay village, the Union Minister left necessary instructions.

On the same day, the Union Minister met with Yun Shan Company Chairman and discussed cultivation of high-yielding GW-11 paddy strain, ever green grass for animal feed in local breeding sector, growing of plants that can make profits in a short period and raising awareness on agriculture and livestock measures.

At the Nursing and Midwifery Training School, he viewed theoretical and practical works of trainees. He also inspected the maintenance of 12,900-ft-long Mocha-hit SittwayShukhintha road from the post office junction to Sittway Hotel. Also, the Union Minister attended a coordination meeting at the Rakhine State government office and discussed the rehabilitation processes.