AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Japan to Mongolia Igawahara Masaru and Governor of Khovd province E. Bolormaa signed a grant-aid agreement on the project to renovate the children's palace of Khovd province under the Grassroots Human Security Projects of the government of Japan on March 11, Montsame reports.

In his speech, Ambassador Igawahara Masaru expressed confidence that through the project's successful completion, children would participate in extracurricular activities at the center with a healthy and supportive learning environment.

"We extend our gratitude to the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects and the people of Japan for their longstanding support. We are therefore sincerely pleased that the children's palace will be renovated in 2024, designated as the "Year to Support Children and Human Development," focusing on children's development, safety, education, and health," Governor of Khovd province E. Bolormaa noted.

The roof and exterior facade of the children's center will be repaired, ceilings, doors, and floors will be replaced, the heating and ventilation systems will be improved, radiators will be upgraded for better efficiency, and sanitary facilities will be renovated.

The government of Japan has implemented the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects in Mongolia for 34 years. The children's palace renovation project is Mongolia's 602nd project funded under the Grant Assistance and the 22nd in Khovd province. The maximum funding limit for this project is $201,476.