The proposed project will scale up mini-grid sites to provide sustainable, affordable and reliable electricity services; and enhance the socio-economic development of rural populace through power supplied by the mini-grid. It will be implemented in remote areas of the Kachin State, Shan State and Tanintharyi Region, ie, villages located beyond 10 miles from the national grid and those that are unlikely to be connected to the national grid within 10 to 15 years.
Kachin State
Shan State
Tanintharyi Region
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| Description | The proposed project will scale up mini-grid sites to provide sustainable, affordable and reliable electricity services; and enhance the socio-economic development of rural populace through power supplied by the mini-grid. It will be implemented in remote areas of the Kachin State, Shan State and Tanintharyi Region, ie, villages located beyond 10 miles from the national grid and those that are unlikely to be connected to the national grid within 10 to 15 years. | ||
| Expected Benefits | The scaling up of mini-grid for rural electrification will provide 24/7 electricity services to 150 villages with 22,500 households or a total of 112,500 rural residents. It will also promote sustainable socio-economic development of rural communities by boosting productivity; and enabling access to higher education and health services, job opportunities and enhanced income opportunities resulting from being able to manufacture products during daytime. It will also help the Government achieve its universal access to electricity target by 2030. | ||
| Implementing Government Agency | Department of Rural Development | Donors | — |
| Total Project Cost | $ 34.56M | ||
| Status | — | Implementation Period | FY2021-2022 - FY2023-2024 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation | ||
| Location |
Kachin State
Shan State Tanintharyi Region 📍 Loading map...
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| Contact |
Daw Soe Soe Ohn Director/Depertment of Rural Development Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation 067 418623 dr.soesoeohn@gmail.com |
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