Supports for Returnees : Efforts to promote livestock farming in Loikaw

On Wednesday morning, a ceremony was held in Loikaw Township to provide local purebred livestock to residents returning from temporary displacement to resume their livestock breeding businesses.

Chief Minister U Ant Maw attended the ceremony and delivered opening remarks. The Chief Minister stated that the ceremony aimed to promote local livestock farming and enhance food security. Highlighting the State’s favorable conditions and strong potential for livestock breeding and production, the Chief Minister underscored the efforts of the State government to provide necessary assistance to further expand the local livestock sector.

The Chief Minister also instructed the relevant departments and stakeholders to take precautionary measures to mitigate potential damage and losses arising from the El Niño weather phenomenon. During the ceremony, purebred pigs, goats and chicken were provided to 68 households from Htay Thama , Pan Kann , Myaynigone, Sike Kwin (3), Kone Thar and Htay Ngar Lyar ထေးငှားလျား wards of Loikaw Township and Daw Poe Si Village in Demoso Township.