Strengthening linkages and promoting the role of people in the production and processing of Ngoc Linh ginseng

Thủ tướng: Đẩy mạnh liên kết, phát huy vai trò người dân trong sản xuất, chế biến sâm Ngọc Linh - Ảnh 1. — People in Ngok Lay commune, Tu Mo Rong district, happily welcome the Prime Minister on his visit - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Vietnam has a diverse and abundant source of natural medicinal plants, with approximately 5,000 species used in medicine. Ngoc Linh ginseng (also known as Vietnamese ginseng) is a precious medicinal herb with many uses, such as combating depression, boosting health, restoring impaired function, and counteracting toxins.

Thủ tướng: Đẩy mạnh liên kết, phát huy vai trò người dân trong sản xuất, chế biến sâm Ngọc Linh - Ảnh 2. — The Prime Minister with the people of Ngok Lay commune, Tu Mo Rong district - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Given the potential and value of Ngoc Linh ginseng, in order to develop a genuine Ngoc Linh ginseng cultivation and processing industry in Vietnam, the Prime Minister approved the Program for the Development of Vietnamese Ginseng (primarily Ngoc Linh ginseng) until 2030, with a vision to 2045, according to Decision No. 611/QD-TTg dated June 6, 2023.

The Prime Minister cordially inquired about the living conditions of the people - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Kon Tum and Quang Nam are identified as two provinces producing Ngoc Linh ginseng on a commercial scale and are located within the national concentrated medicinal plant development zone, with 10 priority medicinal plant species for concentrated development. Kon Tum province has developed over 1,800 hectares of Ngoc Linh ginseng, with diverse models, most notably through partnerships with local people, including ethnic minority communities.

The Prime Minister joins the people in enjoying traditional folk music - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Welcoming the models and achievements in the production of Ngoc Linh ginseng and products derived from Ngoc Linh ginseng, the Prime Minister suggested that existing models should be researched and improved to better serve the industry, harmonizing the interests of the State, the people, and businesses. He also urged for stronger collaboration among the six stakeholders (State, farmers, scientists, businesses, banks, and distributors) to collectively build and develop the ginseng industry.

The Prime Minister inspects the Ngoc Linh ginseng garden in Ngok Lay commune, Tu Mo Rong district - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Specifically, at the provincial, district, and commune levels, it is necessary to continue prioritizing the development and protection of the Ngoc Linh ginseng brand; conducting a review, developing, and effectively implementing planning work. People should cooperate, establish cooperatives, and engage in large-scale production. The Social Policy Bank should provide capital support. Businesses should invest in and secure input and output materials for the product, enhance deep processing, diversify products to meet diverse needs, and develop the brand. Scientists should participate in research on varieties, genetic resources, and the application of science, technology, and techniques to improve productivity and quality in production, processing, and product development.

Thủ tướng: Đẩy mạnh liên kết, phát huy vai trò người dân trong sản xuất, chế biến sâm Ngọc Linh - Ảnh 6. — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents 12,000 Ngoc Linh ginseng seedlings to poor households - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Prime Minister emphasized the need to further promote the central and leading role of the people, allocating land and forests to the people in accordance with regulations, so that people can actively participate in forest protection, maximize the potential of forests and benefit from them, not only escaping poverty but also becoming wealthy, thereby contributing positively to the socio-economic development of the locality and the country, ensuring national security and defense, and protecting the ecological environment.

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