ISLAMABAD -UNS: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Akamatsu Shuichi on Monday inaugurated two projects for installation of electricity facilities in District Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab being managed by Hana Development Council, a non-governmental organization, 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) Program, had provided financial assistance of 92,307 USD
under two projects. The grant of 42,818 USD was allocated in 2019 for provision of
sustainable electricity facility to eight(8) communities, and 49,489 USD granted in 2022
to connect additional seven(7) communities in Mandi Bahauddin. The inauguration
ceremony was attended by the Japanese Embassy officials, NGO Board Members and
community leaders.
It is pertinent to mention here that Hana Development Council has received Japanese
grant assistance three times to date, implementing projects in collaboration with the
Japanese Embassy and has been working for more than twenty years to empower the
people in vulnerable areas in Pakistan.
The grant of 92,307 USD provided by the Government of Japan is utilized to improve
the living environment of people in region, creating new opportunities and stimulate
economic growth by ensuring access to modern energy services.
His Excellency, Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, while speaking at the inaugural ceremony,
congratulated Ms. Hameeda Waheeduddin, a Member of Punjab Assembly, President of
the NGO, for successful completion of these important projects. Mr. Akamatsu
emphasised the impact of these initiatives that fifteen communities have now access to
the sustainable electricity, these projects have brought a real difference to the daily lives
of thousands of people. It is not just about installing power lines and electrical grids. It
is about empowering communities and improving lives. He also stressed that the
Government of Japan would continue to support the people of Pakistan, to improve their
living standards and represented his sincere wish that this project would certainly
strengthen the existing relations between the people of Japan and Pakistan.
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