The Ministry of Agriculture has offered donations worth 18
million yuan (US$2.3 million) including vehicles, computers, TV
sets, and books, in an effort to improve working conditions for
sci-tech staff in rural areas in Tibet Autonomous Region.
On August 7, a ceremony to mark the start of the donation
program was held at the Potala Palace Square in Lhasa, the regional
capital.
(CRI August 8, 2006)