Central gov't arranges 189 projects worth 657.6 bln yuan in Tibet since 2016

BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The central government has arranged 189 projects worth 657.6 billion yuan (around 97.8 billion U.S. dollars) in Tibet Autonomous Region since 2016 when The State Council issued a document on supporting The region's economic and social development.

The projects were arranged in a coordinated manner to ensure people's livelihoods, build ecological security barriers, complete The infrastructure system, and solidify The foundation for social stability.

The State Council document has provided a strong guarantee for making remarkable progress in The development of Tibet, promoting its long-term peace and stability, and building a moderately prosperous society in all respects in The region.

Thursday marks The 60th anniversary of democratic reform in Tibet that abolished ruthless Theocracy and serfdom and established a socialist system that has seen booming economic, political, religious, cultural and social development on The plateau.