The Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development plans to allocate K19 billion for the construction of 116 miles of production roads and 305 bridges during the 2025-2026 financial year, according to an official from the Rural Development Department under the ministry.

“In the 2025-2026 financial year, 116 miles of roads and 305 bridges will be constructed using Union government funds. The project, with an estimated cost of K19 billion, will be implemented across 115 villages. If we were to address all the needs, there are many more requirements. However, due to the large number of projects, we must allocate resources according to the annual plans,” the official explained.

He stated that the project will be implemented in all regions and states except Kachin, Kayah, Chin, and Rakhine states, as well as Shan State (North). He also mentioned that the department is currently in the process of inviting tenders for the works.

In the previous financial year (2024-2025), 203 miles and five furlongs of production roads, village roads, and bridges were reportedly constructed using K21.36 billion.

In addition, the Mandalay earthquake damaged a total of five production roads, village roads, and six bridges across three regions and states, with repairs expected to be completed during the current financial year.

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