(HBO) - After nine years, the rural area has changed positively thanks to the efforts of local authorities and people. The commune has raised over 170 billion VND to implement the new-style rural building programme, of which people contributed over 12 billion VND.
The rural transport system in Vinh Dong commune, Kim Boi
district, Hoa Binh province has been upgraded to meet the travel and trade demands
of locals.
Infrastructure facilities have been upgraded.
The canal and irrigation system has met the production demand. All hamlets in
the commune have cultural houses and sports playgrounds. More than 86 percent
of households have been recognised as cultural families. Over 98 percent of
locals have joined health insurance while 100 percent of households have gained
access to hygienic water.
The commune has focused on building effective
models growing key crops such as pumpkins, bitter melons, vegetables, potatoes,
and fruits, as well as raising buffalos, cows and chicken.
In 2019, the average per capita income was
estimated at over 32 million VND, up over 12 million VND compared to 2011. The
rate of poor households dropped to 10.6 percent. At the end of 2019, Vinh Dong
was recognised as a new-style rural area by the provincial People’s Committee.
The commune is striving to develop production in
association with agricultural restructuring and expand effective models that
bring in high economic efficiency.
It will open more vocational training courses
for locals and increase loans for people who just got out of poverty to develop
production and business.
The commune will continue upgrading
socio-economic infrastructure and raising public awareness of keeping the
environment clean, while expanding waste treatment and environmental protection
models./.
Creating jobs for labourers in general and young people in particular is currently a focus of the province, with vocational training linked to job creation considered one of the strategic breakthrough solutions.
A total of 30 intergenerational self-help clubs (ISHC) have been established in Hoa Binh province under the project "Reducing Income- and Health-Related Vulnerability of Older Persons in Vietnam" (VIE071) since 2021.
Nguyen Thi Nu, a resident of Thach Ly sub-area in Da Bac township of Da Bac district, has been popular in the area as a simple woman that is rich in compassion. For nearly 10 years, she has spread her kindness through many charity activities to ease difficulties for the needy.
Voluntary blood donation (HMTN) is a noble and humane gesture. 24 years ago, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 43/2000/QD-TTg on mobilizing and encouraging Voluntary blood donation and designated April 7 every year as "All-People Voluntary blood donation Day”. This is an important milestone in the movement of voluntary blood donation, creating a strong change in the awareness and action at all levels of the government and people from all walks of life.
Yen Thuy is aiming to become a new-style rural district by 2025. To achieve this goal, the district has been mobilising the entire political system and local people to early fulfil required criteria.
From a normal bamboo tree, Nguyen Van Nam in Yen Tri commune, Yen Thuy district has transformed it into a "bamboo dragon". His works have been present in many countries.