The Nghe An Provincial delegation worked with Japanese partners on consulting for upgrading irrigation works.

On December 17th, in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, a delegation from Nghe An province, led by Standing Committee member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van De, held a working meeting with Sanyu Consultants Inc., the consulting firm for the North Nghe An Irrigation Project.

Overview of the working session between the Nghe An provincial delegation and Sanyu Consultants Inc. – the consulting unit for the North Nghe An irrigation project. Photo: Phan Tu

At the meeting, the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghe An province emphasized: The project to restore and upgrade the North Nghe An irrigation system is of particular importance in the socio -economic development of Nghe An province. Upon completion, it will contribute to reducing flooding in 15,000 hectares, increasing the area of ​​stable irrigation by an additional 9,164 hectares, and increasing food production by approximately 134,000 tons annually. This is a multi-purpose project, providing water for industry and daily life, increasing drainage capacity, and contributing to upgrading infrastructure in the area. The project has comprehensively upgraded the North Nghe An irrigation system, increasing the irrigated area while also contributing to upgrading and improving the canal infrastructure within the beneficiary area.

Looking ahead, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee proposed that Sanyu Consultants Inc. continue to research and advise on the Southern Nghe An Irrigation Project. Currently, the Southern Nghe An Irrigation system is severely degraded. The project to upgrade this system is expected to have a total investment of 3,500 billion VND, equivalent to 144.81 million USD. This is a necessary project to implement the Government and local climate change response programs, especially the program for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in rice production to create carbon credits, aiming towards the national Net-0 target by 2050.

Members of the Nghe An provincial delegation at the working meeting. Photo: Phan Tu

Representatives of Sanyu Consultants Inc. – the consulting firm for the North Nghe An Irrigation Project – at a meeting with the Nghe An delegation. Photo: Phan Tu.

The project is expected to contribute to mitigating water shortages during the dry season and improving flood drainage capacity during the rainy season, thereby contributing to socio-economic stability, increasing people's income, and promoting sustainable development of the locality.

Specifically, the project aims to provide stable irrigation water for 24,400 hectares and expand irrigation to a total of 42,000 hectares of agricultural land, increasing drought resistance during the dry season; drain floodwaters from 71,447 hectares of natural land, including 27,537 hectares of agricultural land, limiting flood damage; create a stable water supply for industrial development, tourism, and daily life of people in the project area; and increase farmers' income through a carbon credit program in rice production.

The Nghe An provincial delegation held discussions with the Chairman of Sanyu Consultants Inc. Photo: Phan Tu

Mr. Norihiko Kuno, President of Sanyu Consultants Inc., working with the delegation from Nghe An province. Photo: Phan Tu.

Prior to the meeting, Mr. Norihiko Kuno, President of Sanyu Consultants Inc., met and had a brief exchange with the delegation. Following this, representatives from Sanyu Consultants Inc. introduced the company's history and development, provided an overview of the irrigation system projects in Aichi Prefecture, and highlighted how the irrigation systems they consulted on and constructed have helped stabilize agricultural production, provide water for domestic use, and support industrial production in Aichi.

The company's representatives also highly appreciated the results achieved by Nghe An after two years of operating the North Nghe An Irrigation System, and expressed their hope that the project will continue to be promoted, contributing to increasingly sustainable socio-economic development.

The Nghe An Provincial Delegation visits agricultural production sites in Aichi Province, Japan. Photo: Phan Tu.

The delegation from Nghe An province also visited the agricultural production and trading area, learning about the green agriculture model and irrigation system managed and operated by Sanyu Consultants.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/doan-cong-tac-tinh-nghe-an-lam-viec-voi-doi-tac-nhat-ban-ve-tu-van-nang-cap-cong-trinh-thuy-loi-10315578.html