The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) announced on April 22 its initiative for administrative reform built on principles of federal democracy, equal rights, and self-governance at the local level.

This reform effort, as outlined in a statement released by the RCSS, prioritizes  grassroots participation.  In March and April, RCSS Chairman General Yawd Serk met with both local communities and new recruits undergoing military training across various brigade areas.

The statement emphasizes the RCSS's commitment to achieving regional stability through a bottom-up approach to administrative reform. It further extends an invitation for participation to relevant ethnic groups, the military (Tatmadaw), and other stakeholders.

General Serk's outreach reportedly included meetings with 6,000 new soldiers undergoing basic military training and representatives from 33 villages.

The RCSS, a Shan armed group signatory to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), is headquartered in Loi Tai Leng, Shan State.  It maintains a presence in roughly 15 areas throughout Shan State, including Kyaukme, Hsipaw, Namtu, and Muse.