President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing yesterday morning made an inspection tour of universities in Hinthada and Maubin, Ayeyawady Region.
In inspecting the Ayemya Thaya People’s Sports Ground in Hinthada, the President gave guidance that it is necessary to devise plans to upgrade the sports ground to a stadium equipped with a stand and a 400-metre track.
He also visited Hinthada University and urged the rector and officials to beautify the campus of the university.
At the Agriculture and Livestock Breeding University (Maubin) in Maubin, the President heard reports by officials on academic plans of the university, the number of students from regions and states learning at the university, research plans, practical works for students, and implementation of the plan to develop the university starting from the 2025-26 academic year.
In giving guidance, the President stressed the need to systematically plan and implement the provision of master’s degree programmes in agriculture and livestock-related fields. Systematic education and training should be provided to cultivate agricultural and livestock experts who can contribute to the interests of the State.
Speaking on the occasion, the President outlined that the University of Agriculture and Livestock Breeding (Maubin) needs to produce agricultural experts with specialized expertise in the major crops cultivated and grown in Lower Myanmar.
The President emphasized that livestock farming includes poultry, pigs, goats, cattle and fish, and chickens, ducks, pigs, cattle and fish are mainly raised in Ayeyawady Region. It is necessary to produce livestock experts who can make effective use of the favourable natural resources and conditions in their respective areas and contribute to the successful development of livestock farming. If conditions permit in the future, an Agriculture and Livestock Breeding University will be opened in Shwebo. Likewise, agricultural institutes will be upgraded to college level.
He noted that it is essential to construct the necessary facilities for students and teaching staff at the university, including buildings, classrooms, libraries and laboratories. Responsible officials must make dedicated efforts to ensure that the classrooms, dormitories and dining facilities are properly arranged and adequately provided.
The President highlighted that graduates of the university will be assigned to positions such as Staff Officer and Officer. In various organizations and businesses, managers begin their careers by taking on responsibilities as junior leaders in key areas of their respective organizations.
In conducting practical agricultural activities, the President underlined that rubber and mango should be prioritized as major perennial crops. The President urged all to produce the agricultural experts required for Maubin District. Administrative organizations should work systematically in cooperation with the university to identify and develop agricultural land in an orderly manner.
He urged responsible officials to conduct systematic field surveys and research in flood-prone and deep-water areas. If fish ponds and farmland are systematically developed in these areas, aquaculture, including fish and shrimp farming, as well as agricultural activities, will develop further.
To support environmental conservation efforts in the region, the President underscored that students at the university should be taught subjects related to environmental conservation to raise their awareness and knowledge. To prevent flooding and inundation, sandbanks and sediment deposits that have formed in rivers and streams should be cleared to ensure smooth water flow.
After the meeting, the President viewed the construction of new buildings at the university and gave necessary guidance to officials.
On 8 August, the President visited the Technological University (Pathein) and Pathein University by car and instructed officials to beautify the campuses in pursuit of university criteria.
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