Commander makes inspection trip in Thanlyin, Kyauktan

YANGON, 27 Jan — Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council and Commander of Yangon Command, oversaw agriculture and regional development of Thanlyin and Kyauktan Townships yesterday afternoon.

At Phayagon Village in Thanlyin Township, he inspected 349 acres of summer paddy grown with the use of water from Zamani Dam, storage of water at Thilawa Dam and its functions to irrigate 38 acres of summer paddy and utilization of water from Alwanhsut Creek for agricultural purpose.

On arrival at Bantbwegon Dam near Nyaungwaing Village of Kyauktan Township, the Commander and officials looked into storage of water at the dam, cultivation of summer paddy and water supply system.

Maj-Gen Myint Swe and party proceeded to the office of Modern Farming Special Zone near Myaingthaya Village of Kyauktan Township and met with local farmers.

The commander heard reports on their requirements and attended to the needs.

After that, they inspected thriving paddy and bean plantations.

They went to Eastern Yangon University and met with the rector and faculty members. Rector U Kyi Win submitted reports on academic matters and construction tasks concerning the university.

The commander explained arrangements for smooth transport of the students and faculty members, power supply and communications supply, and fulfilled the requirements.