Work harder in every task to serve the interest of people Prime Minister General Soe Win inspects Kengtawng Hydroelectric power project site

YANGON, 2 Jan — Prime Minister General Soe Win, accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of Defence, the ministers, the deputy ministers and officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, left here on 31 December and arrived in Namhsan in southern Shan State.

The Prime Minister and party were welcomed at Namhsan Airport by Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation U Pe Than, Brig-Gen Thaung Aye of Mongnaung Station, Brig-Gen Nyunt Hlaing of Mongpan Station, Brig-Gen Thura Myint Thein of Namhsan Station and officials.

The Prime Minister and party arrived by helicopter in Kengtawng Hydroelectric power project site in Nantain Creek (Kengtawng Waterfall), south east of Kengtawng.
At the briefing hall, Director of Construction-7 of Hydro-electric Power Department U Hlwan Moe reported on data of the project, progress of work on No 1 and No 2 diversion weirs, intake structure, canal and other facilities.

Deputy Minister for Electric Power U Myo Myint reported on project on hydro-electric power station, arrival of equipment, arrangements for power supply, utilization of machinery, construction of small scale power station and construction of two bridges across Nantain Creek.

Tactical Operations Commander of regional battalion Col Myint Wai reported on Kholan-Kengtawng-Mongnai road and Mongpan-Kengtawng road and Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave a supplementary report.

In his discussions, Prime Minister General Soe Win said implementation of the Kengtawng Hydroelectric power project contributes towards the high living standard of the local people. Efforts are to be made for early completion of the project meeting the set standard. He spoke of the need to work harder in every task with the spirit to serve the interest of the local people.

He said construction of two bridges across Nantain Creek also contributes much towards regional development.

The Prime Minister and party observed Kengtawng Waterfall and inspected diversion weirs and canals.

About 18 miles south east of Kengtawng lies Kengtawng Waterfall and the Kengtawng Hydroelectric power project is being implemented on Nantain Creek. Three 18-mega watt turbines can generate 472 million kilowatt hours annually. Forty six per cent of the project is now complete.

The Prime Minister and party inspected the project site. They went to Kengtawng and met officials, social organizations and townselders at Nantain hall.

Township Officer U Nyi Nyi Aung reported on conditions of Kholan-Kengtawng and Kengtawng-Mongpan, rice cultivation and sufficiency and arrangements for cultivation of jetropha curcas. Officials concerned also reported on agriculture, education, health conditions. Minister for Education Dr Chan Nyein and Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo gave supplementary reports.

Col Tint Lwin of Kengtawng Station and Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint reported on development of Kengtawng.

The Prime Minister said he was glad to see the considerable development of Kengtawng. The government is carrying out the tasks for security of the people and raising their living standard. With the peace and stability, developments will also be made in the respective regions.

He said strenuous efforts are to be made for development of various parts of the country in accord with the far-sighted guidance of the Head of State. The Prime Minister presented K 1 million for the fund of Kengtawng People’s Hospital to Dr Saw He Mu Htoo. The Prime Minister and party went to Sasana Rakkhita Tonhong monastery and presented offertories to members of the Sangha led by Sayadaw Bhaddanta Socitta.

The Prime Minister and party inspected Kengtawng People’s Hospital and development of the town.

In the evening, they went to Panglong by helicopter and attended the cash donation ceremony for construction of MaharathabhiSamaggi Pagoda. They also inspected the Union Monument and measures undertaken for beautifying of its environs. The Prime Minister and party had photo taken in front of the monument. They then went to Loilem by car.

On 1 January, the Prime Minister and party attended the inauguration of Shwenyaung-Taunggyi-Saikkhaung-Namhsan-Mongnai Railroad.

They went to Ayethaya Industrial Zone in Taunggyi Township . They inspected vehicle parts such as fly wheel, oil mill bearing, counter holder and brake drum and patterns used in production at the foundry shop.

They inspected stockpile of raw materials and fly wheel 2l, manufacturing of parts the vehicle and grinding machine for jetropha curcas. They were conducted round by Ayethaya Industrial Zone in-charge Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi and officials.

They inspected display of products of Ayethaya Industrial Zone. Secretary of Shan State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Ye Tun Sein reported on arrangements for cultivation of jetropha curcas in townships and Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Win Myint on arrangements for the cultivation in stations.

Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint also reported on arrangements for cultivation of jetropha curcas by departments, private entrepreneurs and battalions. The Prime Minister and Lt-Gen Kyaw Win gave instructions.

The Prime Minister and party observed booth on jetropha curcus and milling, fertilizers, Shan Star Jeep, trucks, light trucks and fibre goods and power tillers and others produced in Ayethaya Industrial Zone.

They inspected running of power tiller and Trailer jeep with the use of jetropha curcas oil. The Prime Minister and party arrived back here in the evening.

CEC members of USDA Maj-Gen Aung Min and Brig-Gen Tin Naing Thein met secretaries and members of state, district and township USDA at Loilem District USDA Office on 31 December. CEC member of USDA Maj-Gen Aung Min presented exercise books to basic education schools in Loilem and Langkho Districts, Brig-Gen Tin Naing Thein 100 bags of rice to monasteries and President of UMFCCI U Win Myint 100 bags of rice and K 1 million to officials.