Cooperatives & Rural Development: Micro-manufacturing & income generation projects

Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Myo Zaw Thein attended a meeting on the micro-manufacturing and income generation projects of the Department of Small-Scale Industries for the 2026–2027 fiscal year on October 14.

In his opening remarks, the Union Minister stressed the need to review ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting small-scale manufacturing including technical training, business setup support, job placement, systematic registration, and product laboratory testing to identify weaknesses and make necessary improvements for greater success.

He highlighted the importance of innovation at colleges, vocational institutes, and weaving schools, urging them to align with modern market demand while preserving traditional heritage. He also called for continuous monitoring and evaluation of completed tasks, efforts toward achieving practical results, and enhanced cooperation with relevant departments.

Then, responsible officials presented progress reports on overall operations and detailed the implementation of micro-manufacturing and income-generating projects across states and regions for the first six months of the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The Union Minister then provided necessary guidance and instructions.