Japan-funded two electricity projects inaugurated in Mandi Bahauddin

Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on Monday inaugurated two projects for installation of electricity facilities in district Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab being managed by Hana Development Council, a non-governmental organisation, working to improve health and infrastructure in the region, aim to uplift the quality of life in rural community, especially in Mandi Bahauddin. The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Programme, had provided financial assistance of $92,307 under two projects. The grant of $42,818 was allocated in 2019 for provision of sustainable electricity facility to eight communities, and $49,489 granted in 2022 to connect additional seven communities in Mandi Bahauddin. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Japanese Embassy officials, NGO Board Members and community leaders.