Sixty resettlement houses handed over to flood victims in Den Sang.

From early morning, people from all the villages in Den Sang commune came to the resettlement area to celebrate with the local residents. The resettlement area is planned on a large hillside, with rows of houses designed along contour lines, resembling terraced rice fields – a characteristic cultural feature of the highland people. From afar, the resettlement area looks both familiar and striking, giving the local people a warm and welcoming feeling.

Delegates attending the handover ceremony.

Attending the handover ceremony were: Major General Nguyen Van Xuan - Deputy Commander of Military Region 2; representatives from the leadership of the Lao Cai Provincial Military Command, Division 316, General Corporation 789; and the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of Den Sang commune.

The resettlement area for people affected by natural disasters in Ma Mu Su 1 village, Sang Ma Sao commune (formerly), now Den Sang commune, was built with support from the Ministry of National Defense . The 2nd Military Region Command was assigned as the investor, and the construction unit was General Corporation 789 - Ministry of National Defense. Officers and soldiers from Regiment 174, Division 316 also participated in the construction. On a land area of over 3.5 hectares, the construction unit built 60 houses in the traditional architectural style of the Mong ethnic group.

The project was implemented in accordance with Decision 5361/QD-BQP dated November 11, 2024, of the Ministry of National Defense approving the emergency construction order for the resettlement project in At Thuong village, Minh Xuan commune, Luc Yen district, Yen Bai province, and Ky Quan San village, Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province (now Ma Mu Su village, Lao Cai province). Immediately after receiving the land handed over by the local authorities, Military Region 2 promptly organized the commencement of construction.

Despite challenging construction conditions and transportation challenges due to unfavorable terrain and weather, including frequent floods, the determination to complete and hand over the houses to the local community and people as soon as possible has resulted in the construction of 60 houses along with accompanying infrastructure, meeting all technical requirements.

Colonel Nguyen Minh Hai, Deputy General Director of Corporation 789, said: "The construction process faced many difficulties due to the complex terrain and unpredictable weather, but the soldiers and workers of the unit worked with the highest determination in the spirit of 'overcoming the sun and rain,' and '3 shifts, 4 teams' so that the people in the flood-affected areas could stabilize their lives as soon as possible."

For over a month now, Sung A Giang's family has become accustomed to their new life in the resettlement area. Their old house in Ma Mu Su 2 village was located in a high-risk landslide area. Throughout the past rainy season, his family lived in constant anxiety. Therefore, the new house is truly a dream come true for them.

Major General Nguyen Van Xuan - Deputy Commander of Military Region 2, delivered a speech at the handover ceremony.

At the handover ceremony, Major General Nguyen Van Xuan, Deputy Commander of Military Region 2, thanked the Party Committee, the government, and the people of Den Sang commune, Lao Cai province, for their active cooperation and contributions to the Military Region's implementation of the project, ensuring its completion on schedule and according to the set objectives.

Major General Nguyen Van Xuan stated: "Participating in the construction of this project, the soldiers not only contributed their labor but also carried out civilian outreach work, helping people overcome the consequences of floods and encouraging them to strive and overcome difficulties. The contributions of officers and soldiers helped save on labor costs, which could then be invested in other items, ensuring that the project not only meets quality standards but also has a synchronized landscape and technical infrastructure."

Major General Nguyen Van Xuan handed over the project to the leaders of Den Sang commune.

The Deputy Commander of Military Region 2 believes that, with effort and perseverance in overcoming difficulties and striving forward, the people will quickly overcome their losses and build a more prosperous, beautiful, and civilized homeland, ensuring peace, joy, and happiness for the people of Ma Mua Su 1 village. The Vietnam People's Army and the Party committees and local authorities at all levels will always stand side by side with the people in their development, ready to support and assist them in all circumstances. The Deputy Commander requested that the Party committees, authorities, departments, organizations, and people in the commune regularly pay attention to and help policy beneficiary families to have increasingly better lives.

Comrade Vang Seo Say, Secretary of the Party Committee of Den Sang commune, said: "The resettlement project is of great importance in helping people affected by natural disasters stabilize their lives. To ensure that people feel secure and settled in their new homes, in the coming time, the local Party committee and government will continue to support people in changing production models, creating jobs, increasing income, and helping people."