Workshop No
(3/2011) on Impact of Hydropower Projects in Ayeyawady basin on Ayeyawady River
and natural environment held
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept-The Workshop No (3/2011) of the Ministry of Electric Power No (1) on Impact
of Hydropower Projects in Ayeyawady basin on Ayeyawady River and natural
environment was held at the ministry here this afternoon.
Union Ministers,
deputy ministers, Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw representatives,
departmental heads, resource persons, entrepreneurs, journalists and guests
attended the workshop.
Union Minister
for Electric Power No (1) U Zaw Min in his address explained the purpose of
organizing the seminar and introduced six papers to be read out at the seminar.
He also invited suggestions and discussions over the papers.
Chairman Dr Htin
Hla of Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (BANCA) read out the
paper on impact on natural and social environments; CPI Chairman Mr Li Guanghua,
on Ayeyawady basin hydropower projects are strategic selection for Myanmar
electric power industry; Director-General of Hydropower Planning Department U
Kyee Soe, assessment on economic benefits; Chairman of Kaung Kyaw Say Company U
Tun Naing Aung, on How CDM projects enhance in developing Myanmar; Director U
Hla Maung Thein from the Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry, on
forest conservation and administration to reduce environmental degradation along
Ayeyawady River; Director U Ko Ko Oo from the Ministry of Transport, on report
of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems Department to conserve and
effectively use Ayeyawady River.
Union Minister
for Environmental Conservation and Forestry U Win Tun, Union Minister for
Transport U Nyan Tun Aung, Union Minister for Mines U Thein Htaik, deputy
ministers, experts, scholars and Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw
representatives made suggestions.
Officials
replied to the questions raised by journalists and the Hluttaw representatives.
Chairman of
Myanma Industrial Development Committee Union Minister for Industry-1 and for
Industry-2 U Soe Thein made suggestions.
Union Minister U
Zaw Min said in his concluding address that papers of today’s seminar are
fruitful results for the ministry. He thanks all including Hluttaw
representatives who attend the seminar and made suggestions.
The “natural
environment report” was made by 250 scholars from six organizations including
BANCA. The report will be submitted to the newlyreconstituted Ministry of
Environmental Conservation and Forestry. Remarks fingered by the scholors of
that ministry will be studied and reported. The change of environment and its
impact will be studied while implementing the project and operating plants as it
is changing constantly.
The project will
proceed in accord with the decision of the Ministry of Environmental
Conservation and Forestry. Ayeyawady River will be studied from its origin down
to Delta region. Now, the study is going on up to Thabeinkyin.
“Natural
Environment Law” will be drafted as there were suggestions that the study will
not be complete as it is done with own technology, experience and knowledge with
no law. There will be a standard in the study of natural environment.
Regarding events
along Ayeyawady River, it is needed to carry out environmental conservation and
river management through national level plan involving the people, organizations
under the arrangement of the State and drafting the law, if necessary, will be
carried out. The Ministry of Mines will control gold mining in Ayeyawady River
in regard to environmental conservation.
No more permits
will be given for existing gold mines after the current permits expire.
Companies
implementing the projects will take responsibility for impacts of the project on
upper basin areas and lower basin areas. The fact that adequate measures will
have to be taken for environmental impacts is included in JV contract.
It is needed to
encourage and study renewable energy production in compliance with Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM) as it can reduce global warming and carbon emission
and give economic benefits.
According to the
report of CPI Company, the structures in Myitsone project will be designed and
built systematically to have the resistance of the worst flood in 1000 years and
the earthquake of eight Richter Scales.
Report and
guarantee of the company are recorded and quality control will be done
constantly while implementing the project. A suggestion to conduct a
time-consuming inspection by government-formed independent engineer group to
ascertain whether projects on Ayeyawady are technical strong will be taken in
consideration.
He went on that
hydropower projects along Ayeyawady river were worthwhile for increased
generation of power for domestic consumption and industrial development;
however, impact of Myitsone Project on environment and safety was a hot topic
among people and that it was an appropriate suggestions to minimize impact of
Myitsone Project on environment and to ensure the project poses no danger by
changing the design of tunnel, lowering the height of the dam and reducing water
storage capacity, changing the site location to the upstream of the river, and
making feasibility study on proposed Chepwe Project upstream of
the river first while re-assessing the design of the dam, and collecting data
for environmental impact assessment.
Future works
depend on environment report of ECF Ministry and study report of the engineer
Group.
He went on that
since the establishment of Ministry of Electric Power No (1) in 2006, power
projects were permitted to local entrepreneurs, along with foreign investments
with a view to increase generation of electric power in the nation in short
period of time; such activities were being done under scrutinized permit of
Myanmar Investment Commission, Ministry of Finance and Revenue, Ministry of
National Planning and Economic Development, and the Attorney-General’s Office
under the agreement of the government; so, within five years from the
establishment of the new ministry, there had emerged a considerable number of
hydropower projects implemented with domestic and foreign investment, inviting
the national entrepreneurs to make investments in hydropower projects.
He noted that
today, the nation had seen total installed capacity of 3360 megawatts and over
1500 megawatts electricity was being generated according to resistance of power
lines and demand; it was expected that the annual power demand may increase by
10 per cent; more electric power will be enjoyed following installation of more
power lines and improvement of power supply system; construction of power lines
depended on budget and it took time; in the five-year term of the present
government, nine projects Shwegyin, Kun, Pyu, Thaukyekhat (2), Nankhio, Upper
Paunglaung, Belu Creek (3), Upper Belu Creek, Chipwenge-could be completed,
contributing additional 655 megawatts to national grid; people may enjoy more
electricity depending on fund division for completion of projects, installation
of power lines, and power supply system.
He added that
the government was implementing hydropower projects for long-term benefit of the
nation and its people in line with adopted policies and laws; likewise the
ministry had to implement such projects in accordance with the policies and
decisions of the government as assigned by it; now as respective Hluttaws
constituted with peoples’ representatives had emerged, the ministry would
continue implementing power supply projects in conformity with decision of the
Hluttaws, and adopted policies of the government within the framework of law.
The Union minister then promised that his ministry would work its best for
implementation of power projects according to the assignment of the Hluttaw and
goverment.
IT
developers, investors invited for Online Application, Network Infrastructural
Development sectors
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept - Only with capacity for having easy access to information, will the nation
bring about improvement to socioeconomic status of the people, thereby
contributing towards rapid development of socioeconomic sector of the entire
nation. Myanmar Computer Science Development Council is trying hard to keep
abreast with other countries in information and communication technology sector
in cooperation with Myanmar Computer Federation, Myanmar Computer Professionals
Association, Computer Industry Association and Myanmar Computer Enthusiast
Association harmoniously under the leadership of government institutions.
Thanks to
government leadership and efforts of computer associations, a large number of
computer companies emerge generating job opportunities for experts and
technicians of the field, said Chairman of MCSDC Union Minister for
Communications, Posts and Telegraphs U Thein Tun at 2011 anniversary ceremony of
Myanmar Computer Federation and affiliated associations held at Myanmar Info-
Tech in Yangon, this morning.
In his address,
the Union minister called on IT developers and investors for fully participation
in the drive for development of online application and network infrastructure
that has demanded cutting-edge technology and considerable investment. Only with
participation of private sector in the sectors of technology and investment, can
development of ICT sector be realized as soon as possible, thereby contributing
towards national development, he added.
Next, MCF
President U Thein Oo explained works and duties of the federation and follow-up
tasks.
Then the Union
minister, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Myint Swe and Region Hluttaw Speaker U
Sein Tin Win presented certificates to those who passed Fundamental IT Engineer
(EE) and Information Technology Passport (IP) examinations, jointlyorganized by
MCF and Information Technology Professional Examination Council (ITPEC).
Special
Refresher Course for basic education teachers No (76) concludes
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept-Special Refresher Course for Basic Education Teachers No (76) concluded at
Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) this morning, with an address by
Union Minister for Science and Technology U Aye Myint.
Also present at
the concluding ceremony were Member of Union Civil Service Board Dr Kyaw Kyaw
Htay and personnel, and a total of 1498 trainees.
Speaking on the
occasion, Union Minister U Aye Myint said that Our Three Main National Causes
was a national duty every citizen had to uphold and safeguard; to safeguard Our
Three Main National Causes, it needed three powers- political, economic and
defence, which were based on human resources development of the nation;
education play a key role in developing human resources; an individual or a
society or a nation may strive for advancement based on education; as Myanmar is
blessed with both natural resources and manpower, it will be a developed nation
if we make efforts for human resources development using all of their
intellectual and physical power; as the government was building political,
economic and social foundations in line with national objectives, teachers in
different regions were to serve the public with a willing heart playing
respective roles; teachers were responsible for transforming the nation into a
continuous learning society ensuring each and every citizen was literate; they
were committed to promote formal education, non-formal education and self-study
as a national duty; the main task for rural development and poverty reduction
was elimination of illiteracy.
The Union
Minister then awarded outstanding trainees and presented certificates to
trainees.
Union
Minister meets Township education officers, BEHS heads in PyinOoLwin, Patheingyi
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept- Union Minister for Education Dr Mya Aye held a meeting with Township
Education officers, heads of Basic Education High Schools at No. 1 Basic
Education High School in PyinOoLwin in Mandalay Region, at which he left
instructions on school management and teaching techniques and implementation of
educational rules laid down.
The Union
Minister made a donation for basic education schools in PyinOoLwin Township
through Township Education officer and officials concerned.
The Union
Minister met township education officer and heads of basic education schools at
the assembly Hall of Basic Education High School in Patheingyi Township, where
he donated vinyl and exercise books for students.
Union
A&I Minister visits high-yield paddy plantations in Dekkhinathiri Township
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept-The change from conventional farming to mechanized farming will be carried
out step by step, starting from the farmlands around Nay Pyi Taw, Union Minister
for Agriculture and Irrigation U Myint Hlaing said while meeting with officials
in Bonigyi 20-hectre plot of Mechanized Farming in Chai village in Nay Pyi Taw
Dekkhinathiri Township this morning.
The Union
Minister also said that this would help farmers generate more incomes with less
production costs and help the State realize rural development.
He also visited
10-acre farmer education highyield paddy plantation in Aung Thu Kha village in
Kyabin village-tract and 40-acre farmer education high-yield paddy plantation
near Chai village where he called farmers for planting paddy strains which could
generate 100 baskets per acre and viewed thriving paddy plantations.
By transforming
from conventional farming to mechanized one, scientific agricultural methods
could be applied, G.A.P technique was applied in 0.3 million acres of farmland
of the country, including 3012 acres in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, and G.A.P
technique guarantees over 100 baskets per acre yield.
Union EP-2
Minister meets ROK delegation
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept - Union Minister for Electric Power No-2 U Khin Maung Soe received a
delegation of the Republic of the Korea led by Chairman Mr Lee, Young-soo of
Korea Myanmar Development Company (KMDC) and President & CEO Mr An,
Seung-kyoo of KEPCO E& C at his office here yesterday.
They held
discussions on installation of power line and matters related to cooperation in
electric power sector.
Also present at
the call were Director-General U Khin Maung Zaw of Electric Power Department,
Managing Director U Myint Aung of Electricity Supply Enterprise and officials.
Coord
meeting of Public Works held
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept - A work coordination meeting of the Public Works under the Ministry of
Construction was held at the hall of the ministry here yesterday, attended by
Union Minister for Construction U Khin Maung Myint, Deputy Ministers U Kyaw Lwin
and U Soe Tint, Officer on Special Duty Thura U Sein Thaung, departmental heads
and officials.
The Union
Minister called for systematic use of funds, abiding by financial rules and
regulations, storage of construction materials and constant supervision on
maintenance works for smooth transport.
Next, deputy
ministers gave necessary instructions.
Then
Region/State Superintending Engineers reported to the minister on works being
carried out, situation of roads and bridges which are under construction through
B.O.T system and repair works.
Union
Sports Minister receives Asian Sports officials
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept- Union Minister for Sports U Tint Hsan received Asian Karatedo Federation
President Mr Kuang Huei Chan and Asian Karatedo Federation Referee Council
Chairman Mr Lim Chee Jin at his office here yesterday morning.
The meeting
concentrated on stainable efforts of Myanma Karatedo athletes to pluck
achievement in 26th and 27th SEA Games.
Also present the
call were Deputy Sports Minister U Aye Myint Kyu, Director-General of Sports and
Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik and officials concerned.
Myanmar
puppeteers on tour of Europe
YANGON, 17 Sept-
HtweOo Myanmar traditional marionette troupe left here for Frankfurt of Germany
on 15 September evening, to tour Europe with puppet show, with a view to
introducing Myanmar traditional puppetry to the world.
The troupe
comprises founders director U Khin Maung Htwe and manager Daw Tin Tin Oo, and
puppeteers U Tun Kyi (a) Dawn Yin, U Maung Kyi, Daw Nan Tin Myint (a) Nan Tin
and Daw Cho Cho San, all of who are gold medalists of Myanmar traditional
cultural performing arts competitions at Statelevel.
The troupe will
perform at 16th International Puppet Festival to be held on 18, 19 September in
Charleville Mezieres of France and tour 12 cities in Germany, Holland, Austria
and France with about 30 puppet shows.
The troupe had
sent five Thungedaw (royal page) marionettes holding open-ended drum, short
drum, bamboo clappers, cymbal, and oboe in July at the request of Die Kiste Das
Augsburger Marionette Museum in Augsburg of Germany for permanent display of
Myanmar puppets in it.
Business
Plan Contest worthy US $ 1000
YANGON, 17
Sept-CIESF group of Japan and Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry will jointly organize Business Plan Contest.
The contest has
two levels-Level (A) for participants under 23 years old, and Level (B) for
those under 28. Level (A) can be formed with four competitors at most, but Level
(B) with at most three.
Level (A) is
worth US $ 1000 for the first prize and US $ 3000 goes to Level (B).
Those interested
may send their Business Plan in line with the rules of the contest, not later
than 26 September.
Any one may
catch talks about the contest at RUMFCCI office at 9 am on 17 September
(Saturday).
For further
information, dial 214344~49, Ext.108.
Flood
warning
NAY PYI TAW, 17
Sept- According to the (12:30) hr M.S.T observation today, the water level of
Sittoung River at Madauk has reached (1119) cm exceeding by (49) cm (about
1.6-ft) above its danger level. It may remain above its danger level (1070) cm
during the next (72) hours commencing noon today, announced by the Meteorology
and Hydrology Department.
Talks on
Sports and TB given
YANGON, 17 Sept-
The Institute of Sports and Physical Education (Yangon) of the Sports and
Physical Education Department and the Population Service International jointly
organized an educative talk on facts about sports and tuberculosis at the
Pyidaungsu Hall of Kyaikkasan Grounds, here, at 1.30 pm today.
Dr Nan Nyo Nyo
Win of Population Service International gave talks on sports and tuberculosis,
and dos and don’ts and replied to queries raised by trainees. The talk will be
held on 23 September.
Myanmar
swimming contingent leaves for PRC
YANGON, 17 Sept-
A 17- member Selected Myanmar swimming contingent including manager and coach
left for Nanning in Guangxi Province of the People's Republic of China to
undergo joint training from 17 September to 22 October by air this afternoon.
They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by the Vice- President of
Myanmar Swimming Federation and officials.
