PyinOoLwin aims to transform into smart city, setting example for other towns

As PyinOoLwin is a flower city, it is necessary to shape the city so the travellers can enjoy beautification and pleasant, said Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
On his inspection tour, Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing viewed the preservation of the National Kandawgyi Garden in PyinOoLwin yesterday afternoon.
The Senior General stressed the need to shape PyinOoLwin as a smart city for the emergence of other towns and villages of Mandalay Region as pleasant environs under disciplines.
He pointed out that as the world faces global warming, PyinOoLwin, possessing good resources, needs to establish green zones of trees and grow perennial trees and shade trees to continue conserving favourable weather.
The Senior General and party viewed round the garden and inspected the butterfly museum, orchid park, researched cultivation of domestic flower species at the research centre and test plots, and production of natural fertilizers and gave necessary instructions over discussions of officials. The Senior General then fed pet fish in the lake and cordially greeted the people, taking relaxation.
The garden is a landmark not only for PyinOoLwin but for the State. In 2019-2020, as water flow into the lake declined, the Senior General guided his inspection tours in September and December 2021 to carry out necessary renovation and maintain the waterway. Water flows into the lake through inlet channels, and the lake can store a larger volume of water. It can be seen that the guidance is being implemented for maintaining the famous position of the lake, beautifying the lake, and long-term existence as a modern garden for local and foreign travellers. The 16th Flower Festival of the Lake will be held on a grand scale, and plans are underway to continue the conservation of water sources, beautification with trees and flowery plants and environmental preservation. — MNA/TTA