TALIN, FEBRUARY 2, NOYAN TAPAN. Work on gas supply provision, road construction, repairs of irrigation and drinking water networks is currently being done in 21 rural settlements of Aragatsotn marz by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The governor of Aragatsotn marz Gabriel Gyozalian stated this during the February 2 meeting with reporters. In his words, IFAD allocated 310 thousand USD for gas supply provision work in the villages of Irind, Katnaghbyur, Davtashen, Shgharshik and Eghnik of Talin region and another 310 thousand USD - for construction of a 11.3 km water pipe in the village of Ashnak. This work will be completed by May. G. Gyozalian informed reporters that in 2006, work of 4.5 bln drams (about 10.8 mln USD), mainly on gas supply provision and construction of schools, roads and irrigation systems was implemented in Aragatsotn marz. It was mentioned that last year vineyards of 700 ha and fruit gardens of 750 ha were planted in the marz. The regional governor said that this year it is envisaged to implement work of 7 bln drams at the expense of state budgetary resources (3.5 bln drams), as well as resources of community budgets and the RA Social Investment Fund in Aragatsotn marz.

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