2) preferential financial treatment
calculated as loss on taxation
(6) Promotional organization
New Media Development Association
3. Greentopia Project
(1) Purpose
To revitalize farm villages, promote improvement of agricultural infrastructure and productivity as well as rationalization of distribution and processing of agricultural, forestry and fishery products
(2) Agency and section in charge
Information Network Development Office,
Ministry Secretariat Policy Planning Division,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
(3) Prerequisites of designated regions
A leading system
Enthusiastic to meet information needs and realize system
Eager local authorities and agricultural groups and a clear division of responsibilities
(4) Designated areas
53 areas (as of March 1995)
(5) Support measures
1) non-interest loan by utilizing income from sale of NTT stock
2) special interest loans by government-related institutions such as the Japan Development Bank
3) special tax treatment
