H.E. Mr. Tateshi HIGUCHI, Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar, and Chairpersons of the Committees from the State and Regions concerned signed the grant contracts for four projects today. Under these contracts, Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Scheme will provide a total of US$460,621 as follows:
1. The Project for Construction of Ye Ngan Village Bridge in Natmauk Township, Magway Region (US$118,937);
2. The Project for Construction of Nam Kaing Village Basic Education Branch Middle School in Tachileik Township, Shan State (US$130,742) ;
3. The Project for Construction of Put Thar Village Basic Education Branch Middle School in Tamu Township, Sagaing Region (US$82,207); and
4. The Project for Construction of Nga Myin Chaung Branch Middle School in Myaungmya Township, Ayeyarwady Region (US$128,735).

The grant contracts signing for 2.Nam Kaing Village Basic Education Branch Middle School and 3.Put Thar Village Basic Education Branch Middle School are to assist the ones out of 493 flood affected schools requested by the Myanmar Government to the Japanese Government for the reconstruction and rehabilitation.

Residents of Ye Ngan Village, Natmauk　Township, Magway Region have had limited access to public services since there is no bridge to cross the Inn River, which connects to the Nat Mauk Town where schools, hospitals and markets are located. The residents instead have to walk 3 miles on the riverbed in the dry season, which is distressing for them. In order to tackle this challenge, the Japanese Government will support construction of a 43 – meter - long R.C.C Bridge. The project will benefit 7,000 residents in Ye Ngan Village including 7 surrounding villages.

One school building and lavatories in Nam Kaing Village Basic Education Branch Middle School were partially collapsed by the flood caused in 2015. Due to the insufficient number of classrooms, some students have to keep studying in the existing dangerous building. For the solution of this problem, the Japanese Government will support construction of a two-storey R.C.C building with 8 classrooms, full furniture and lavatories. The project will benefit 143 students of the school.　

The existing 2 school buildings in Put Thar Village Basic Education Branch Middle School, were deteriorated due to the flood occurred in 2015. Alhough the new school building was constructed, many of the students still have to study in congested classrooms due to the insufficient number of classrooms. In order to overcome this situation, the Japanese Government will support construction of one storey R.C.C building with 4 classrooms with full furniture. The project will benefit 130 students of the school.

Nga Myin Chaung Branch Middle School was established in 1972. Due to the insufficient number of classrooms in the school, more than 100 students have to study in one classroom in the temporary school building. In order to tackle this challenge, the Japanese Government will support construction of a two-storey Reinforced Concrete Construction (R.C.C) building with 8 classrooms with full furniture. The project will benefit 705 students of the school.

The Government of Japan has assisted 778 various grass-roots projects in Myanmar under the GGP scheme since 1993: the number consisting of 370 education projects, 196 healthcare projects, 138 public welfare and environment projects, 39 infrastructure projects and 35 other projects. It is anticipated that these assistances will further strengthen the existing friendly relations between Japan and Myanmar. .

Ambassador Mr. Higuchi and U Kyi Win, Chairman of Nga Myin Chaung Village Basic Education Branch High School Construction Committee

Ambassador Mr. Higuchi and U Tun Win, Chairman of Ye Ngan Village Bridge Construction Committee