The 51st-anniversary ceremony of the Printing and Publishing Department under the Ministry of Information took place at the Pho Wazira Hall of the News and Periodicals Enterprise in Khayaybin Junction, Zeyathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
The ceremony was attended by Union Information Minister U Maung Maung Ohn, Permanent Secretary U Myo Myint Maung, departmental heads, staff, officials and outstanding staff.
First of all, a video clip recording the work of the department within 51 years was played.
Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn, in his opening speech, said that the Printing and Publishing Department is the sole printing industry that publishes the publications of the governmental organizations as per the stipulations and on time.
The Sarpay Beikman under the Printing and Publishing Department is carrying out the work of giving information, education and entertainment by publishing and selling various kinds of books, holding symposiums and literary talks and giving literary awards.
The Union minister appreciated that staff from the department are assisting the Ministry’s activities in a defender role.
Then, he provided uniforms worth K8.9 million for 862 employees of the Printing and Publishing Department, which was accepted by Director-General U Win Kyaw Aung of the department.
Afterwards, he presented awards and certificates of honour to outstanding staff from the courses opened at the Civil Service Academy (Upper Myanmar).
Next, the Union minister, the permanent secretary and the director-general of PPD drew the raffle for the staff.
Finally, the Union minister and departmental heads enjoyed their lunch together with officials and staff from the Printing and Publishing Department. — MNA/CT
