Dong Van (Ha Giang): Accompanying people to realize their dream of settling down

Building a house is a big deal in life, so even after several years of marriage, I'm still constantly thinking and deliberating... Our house is so old, with rickety mud walls; on rainy days, we worry it will collapse, and in winter, the wind blows through the cracks in the door all the way to our bed. And then, with financial support from the State, my wife and I were motivated and determined to build a new house! On December 25th, the Office for Coordinating the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development of Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas (Committee for Ethnic Minorities) collaborated with the Ethnic Affairs Committee of Dak Lak province to organize a conference to evaluate the implementation of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development of Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas for the period 2021-2030, Phase I: From 2021-2025 (National Target Program 1719) and propose content for the Program for the period 2025-2030. On the afternoon of December 25th, a press conference for the Commendation Ceremony of Outstanding and Ethnic Minority Students and Youth in 2024 was held at the headquarters of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities. Mr. Le Cong Binh - Editor-in-Chief of the Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper, member of the Steering Committee, The Head of the Organizing Committee for the Commendation Ceremony presided over the press conference; Ms. Vu Thi Anh - Deputy Director of the Department of Ethnic Education (Ministry of Education and Training) - Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee for the Commendation Ceremony co-chaired the press conference. This is a summary of news from the Ethnic and Development Newspaper. The afternoon news bulletin on December 25th included the following noteworthy information: Bac Kan Spring 2015 Culinary Culture Festival; Taking the "Queen" train to admire the dreamy Da Lat; A dedicated teacher. Along with other current news in the ethnic minority and mountainous regions: On December 25th, the Office for Coordinating the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Regions (Committee for Ethnic Minorities) collaborated with the Ethnic Affairs Committee of Dak Lak province to organize a conference to evaluate the implementation of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Regions for the period 2021-2030, Phase I: From 2021-2025 (National Target Program 1719) and propose content for the 2025-2030 period. The Prime Minister emphasized the urgent need to issue 130 detailed regulations for the laws and resolutions passed at the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly, stressing the need to further promote the spirit of sharing, understanding, and listening, with institutions leading the way and paving the path for breakthrough development. Strong decentralization and delegation of power, resolute elimination of the "request-and-grant" mechanism, avoiding the creation of a "request-and-grant" ecosystem, removing regulations that hinder development and slow down the innovation process, and resolutely cutting down cumbersome procedures that increase compliance costs for people and businesses. Binh Gia is a land with a rich history and culture in Lang Son province. With many historical sites and scenic spots, along with the diverse traditional cultural identities of the ethnic minority communities, Binh Gia district has leveraged these potentials and strengths to develop tourism. With numerous solutions for restoring and preserving cultural identity associated with tourism development, Binh Gia has affirmed its brand and gradually built an image in the hearts of tourists near and far, thereby contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the locality. To promote and maintain the activities of folk art troupes, the People's Committee of Nam Nhun district (Lai Chau province) has developed a plan and implemented financial support, purchasing costumes, props, and equipment for the troupes and cultural centers to promote cultural activities. The summary news bulletin of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper on the morning of December 25th includes the following noteworthy information: Many activities "Greeting the New Year 2025" at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village. Embroidering spring onto clothing. The unique zèng offering ceremony. Along with other current news from ethnic minority and mountainous regions: In recent years, the functional agencies of Tuyen Quang province have tightened the management of wildlife breeding facilities, thereby contributing to limiting the legalization of wild animals originating from nature through illegal buying, selling, transporting, and hunting. The 7th Ninh Kieu Tourism Festival - Lantern Night in Can Tho - 2024 will take place over 5 days, from December 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025, at Khai Luong canal and Ninh Kieu park, Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district. On December 25, in Hanoi, the Science and Technology Council of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs organized a workshop on "Strengthening scientific and technological research activities at the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs" and summarized the activities of the Science and Technology Council of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs in 2024, and the direction and tasks for the coming year. 2025. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trung - Director of the National Academy of Ethnic Minorities, Vice Chairman of the Science and Technology Council of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs, chaired the workshop. In 2024, Bac Ha district earned nearly 257 billion VND from selling cinnamon bark, leaves, stems, branches, seeds, and seedlings, an increase of over 40 billion VND compared to 2023. On the afternoon of December 25th, in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City, the Steering Committee of the "Vietnamese People Prioritize Using Vietnamese Goods" Campaign of Ninh Thuan province organized a conference to summarize the implementation of the "Vietnamese People Prioritize Using Vietnamese Goods" Campaign (hereinafter referred to as the Campaign) in 2024 and to deploy key tasks for 2025. Awards were presented for the online competition "Colors of OCOP and Special Products of Ninh Thuan Province" in 2024. Mr. Le Van Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ninh Thuan province, chaired the conference. Also attending were the Steering Committees of districts and cities and leaders of departments and agencies in the province.

Implementing Project 5 of the National Target Program for Sustainable Poverty Reduction, from 2022 to the present, Sang Tung commune has provided housing construction support to 20 poor households.

Giving the poor the "fishing rod" to help them rise up.

Ly Chu Phin A village, Sang Tung commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province, has 32 households with 154 inhabitants, all of whom are Mong ethnic people. Many years ago, while the self-sufficient economy of many remote villages had gradually been replaced, the activities of the people in Ly Chu Phin A village remained spontaneous, fragmented, and piecemeal.

The traditional economy of the ethnic minority people here is based on farming, livestock raising, and natural resource exploitation, which only plays a supporting role. However, thanks to support from national target programs such as: New Rural Development; Sustainable Poverty Reduction; and the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development of Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas giai đoạn 2021 - 2030, Phase I: From 2021 - 2025 (referred to as National Target Program 1719), the appearance and material and spiritual lives of the Mong ethnic minority people here have changed significantly and become much more prosperous.

Officials from Sang Tung commune visited, encouraged, and disseminated information about policies to the family of Mr. Lau Mi No.

Accompanied by officials from Sang Tung commune, we visited the house built with funding from the National Target Program for Sustainable Poverty Reduction for Mr. Lau Mi No and Ms. Mua Thi My. Mr. Lau Mi No shared: "I got married in 2015, and now my family has 7 members. Building a house is a big deal in life, so even after several years of marriage, I still hesitated and thought about it for a long time... Our house was too old, with rickety mud walls. On rainy days, we worried it would collapse, and in winter, wind would blow through the cracks in the door and even into our bed. When we received financial support from the government, my wife and I felt motivated and determined to build a new house."

The new house began construction in May 2023 and was completed after four months. That same year, Lầu Mí Nô's family also received government funding to raise breeding cows. Not only do they have a spacious and sturdy house, but they also have livestock to raise. "These things are like 'capital' for my wife and me to think about developing our economy for the future. Since then, I feel motivated, like I've just picked up all the hardships and thrown them away," Lầu Mí Nô confided.

In addition to receiving financial assistance for house construction, Lầu Mí Nô's family also received government support for raising breeding cows.

Touring the house, which is over 100 square meters, Lầu Mí Nô introduced: "During the construction process, I received help and encouragement from various departments, organizations, and relatives in the village. Currently, following the guidance of the commune officials, the family has moved the livestock to a separate area from the main house to maintain hygiene. This unexpected joy has further motivated the family to overcome difficulties in doing business and raising their children to receive an education."

Building houses based on "the will of the Party and the aspirations of the people."

According to Vang Mi No, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Sang Tung commune: Sang Tung is located nearly 30 km from the center of Dong Van district. Due to its complex terrain and harsh climate, the lives of people in its 15 villages are still very difficult and challenging. Implementing Project 5 of the National Target Program for Sustainable Poverty Reduction, from 2022 to the present, Sang Tung commune has supported 20 poor households in building houses, with a support level of 44 million VND/household, including 40 million VND/household from the central budget and 4 million VND/household from the local budget. Currently, the local authorities have completed the acceptance and disbursement process.

National Target Programs have been effectively serving the lives of people in ethnic minority areas, promoting sustainable socio-economic development in particularly difficult communes and villages of Dong Van district.

Sharing the joy of the households receiving housing support, Mr. Vang Mi No also enthusiastically stated that during the implementation of the Project, Sang Tung commune always received close guidance from all levels and sectors, especially the enthusiastic participation of the people. This meaningful work will contribute to poverty alleviation for people in remote areas and ethnic minorities, enabling them to continue to live and work in their villages, stabilizing their lives; and strengthening the people's trust in the Party's guidelines and policies, and the State's laws.

Practical experience in Sang Tung commune shows that the beneficiaries of the support are those who have been thoroughly vetted and assessed according to regulations, ensuring transparency and that the support reaches the intended recipients. The newly completed houses meet the three essential structural requirements (solid foundation, walls, and roof).

In particular, the Party committees and local authorities of Sang Tung commune have always prioritized not only providing people with a safe home to focus on economic development, but also preserving the culture and ethnic identity through the architecture of the houses. 100% of the houses built in the commune within the Project have been approved by the competent authorities according to the traditional architectural style of the local people.

Speaking with a reporter from the Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Van Chieu, Head of the Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Department of Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, informed: “During the period 2022-2024, Dong Van District provided financial support for the construction and repair of houses for 1250 households. The implementation of ethnic policies combined with investment resources from National Target Programs has been effectively serving the lives of people in ethnic minority areas, promoting sustainable socio-economic development in the particularly difficult communes and villages of Dong Van District.”

Dong Van (Ha Giang): Effectively implementing social welfare policies.

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