Deputy Prime Minister U Win Shein announced government plans to distribute affordable credit through the State Economic Promotion Fund during yesterday's Union Price Stability Committee session. The agricultural financing initiative aims to support farm development across Myanmar's rural regions. Officials expect to allocate 688 billion kyats for cultivation projects spanning more than five million acres during the upcoming 2025-2026 budget period. The committee chairman emphasized the Prime Minister's directives to boost food production and expand livestock operations. Agricultural manufacturing sectors will receive priority funding under the economic development framework.
Committee members examined market conditions affecting essential commodities throughout different states and regions. Discussion topics covered rice output levels, cooking oil supplies, meat availability, and egg production rates across Myanmar's provinces. Officials addressed transportation challenges between regions and mobile food distribution systems for earthquake-affected communities. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of preventing price disruptions resulting from natural disasters and supply chain disruptions. Market supervision measures aim to maintain stable costs for basic household necessities.
Committee members examined market conditions affecting essential commodities throughout different states and regions. Discussion topics covered rice output levels, cooking oil supplies, meat availability, and egg production rates across Myanmar's provinces. Officials addressed transportation challenges between regions and mobile food distribution systems for earthquake-affected communities. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of preventing price disruptions resulting from natural disasters and supply chain disruptions. Market supervision measures aim to maintain stable costs for basic household necessities.