Completed VDP concrete road project in northern Shan State inspected

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Officials from the Department of Rural Development in Shan State (North), Tangyan District, conducted a field inspection yesterday in Namsan Village, Nangkhan Village-Tract, Tangyan Township, to review the completion of a village concrete road constructed under the Village Development Project (VDP) for the 2026-2027 financial year.
The project was implemented to improve rural transport and ensure better accessibility for residents. During the inspection, District Management and Administration Committee Chairperson and District Administrator U Ko Ko Oo, Pyithu Hluttaw Representative U Sai Seng Sein, and District Head of the Department of Rural Development U Tin Aung Lwin inspected the completed concrete road, which measures 270 feet in length, 12 feet in width, and six inches in thickness.
Following the inspection, officials met with members of the village development committee and local elders, urging residents to collectively maintain the road to prevent damage and ensure long-term sustainability.
The project was implemented under the Village Development Project (VDP) using K15 million in government support funds and K1.407 million in community contributions, with a total project value of K16.407 million. It was carried out by local villagers with technical assistance and close supervision from township and district rural development departments, and has now been fully completed, providing improved year-round transport access for rural communities. — Maung Khaing (Rural)

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