UNDP sanctions Kyat 11 lakhs for suspension bridge
October 24, 2007 - The United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) in Burma has sanctioned Kyat 1,100,000 (US $ 830) for construction of a mini suspension bridge to give a leg up to the poor transportation network in rural areas of Chin state, northwestern Burma.
In the first week of October, UNDP officials transferred the fund to U Van Khum, headman of Thinghual village in Thangtlang Township, Chin state for the suspension bridge over a 30 feet wide 'Tihri' stream flowing between Thinghual and Tahtlang village.
"The people in the areas face problems crossing the flooded stream during monsoon," a villager in Thinghual village said.
Construction of the hanging bridge is likely to be started in the last week of October and completed before the end of November.
"Now, the people are happy as they expect the bridge will prevent risks they take in crossing the stream," a villager said. – Khonumthung.
