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| Than-U-Chauk Dam Inaugurated |
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 Than-u-chauk Dam constructed by Irrigation Department (Maintenance) of Magway Division was inaugurated on 23 January. It was attended by Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint, Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col. Phone Maw Shwe, personnel of Irrigation Department, departmental officials, and locals.
Than-u-chauk Dam which cost K 430 million is the 46th of its kind in Magway Division. The dam is built by damming up Than-U-Chauk creek in Kyaukhtu Township, Gangaw District. The earthen type facility is 45 feet in height, 1,000 feet in length and its maximum storage capacity is 462.11 acre-feet. The dam may benefit 256 acres of highland farm and also contribute to greening of the region. |
| Objectives of Agriculture Sector | |
*Prior to fulfill the needs of local consumption *Export of more surplus of agricultural products for the increase of foreign exchange earnings *Assistance to rural development through agricultural development | |
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| Main Objective of MOAI | |
Increase of crop production | |
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| Five Strategies for Agricultural Development | |
| Development of new agricultural land |
| Provision of sufficient irrigation water |
| Provision and support for agriculturalmechanization |
| Application of modern agro-technologies |
| Development and utilization of modern varieties |