YANGON, 5 June - Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, together with departmental officials, arrived at the work site of Ma Mya Dam Construction Project under implementation at Hmyinwataung region in Myanaung Township, Hinthada District, Ayeyawady Division, on 3 June.

Officials reported on the concrete wall and the main embankment, spillway and conduit under construction. The minister laid down future plans and dealt with construction of new dams on the western bank of Ayeyawady River, conditions of the creeks and availability of water. He then inspected the construction site.

The minister and party inspected the Kanyin Creek Dam Construction Project site and the flow of the creek.

In the afternoon, they met farmers at Yenangyaung Village, Wataw Village-tract, Maubin Township, Maubin District, Ayeyawady Division, and discussed matters on growing jute. They then inspected the jute plantations.

They proceeded to the paper mill under Myanma Jute Enterprise in Maubin. Officials reported on construction of a new factory and renovation of the present one; and Chinese experts, on installation of machines to the factory.

Afterwards, the minister gave instructions on timely completion of the project and inspected construction of the factory.