OFFICIALS of the De­partment of Rural Devel­opment conducted an in­troductory briefing on the Model Village Project to be implemented and formed a project committee in Thazi Village, Yamethin Township, yesterday.

 

At the meeting, Yame­thin Township Department of Rural Development Head Daw Aye Aye Win explained the objectives, processes, guidelines for forming the project committee, and the roles to be undertaken by the village community for the Model Village Project. Following the briefing, vil­lage elders and residents attending the meeting se­lected and formed a sev­en-member Model Village Project Committee in ac­cord with the wishes of the majority to effectively lead and implement village de­velopment activities.

 

The Model Village Pro­ject will be implemented during the 2026-2027 finan­cial year to improve rural in­frastructure, promote liveli­hoods, strengthen the rural economy, and establish an environmentally sustaina­ble model village. Six key de­velopment components will be implemented through the coordinated efforts of relevant departments and residents. — Karan (Rural)