Rural modernization: From people's efforts to government's support

Rural modernization in Dak Lak has passed the stage of “building roads and electricity” to move towards building a sustainable digital ecosystem. The rural picture of the province is being painted with modern colors from the change in people’s thinking to the fundamental decisions of the government.

From a farmer who was not familiar with technology, Mr. Huynh Van Huong in Phu Hoa 1 commune has now mastered selling products made from pineapple on e-commerce platforms. Mr. Huong excitedly said: "Before, I only sold to traders in the area, now with just a phone connected to the Internet, I can promote products anytime, anywhere, helping to double my income, making my family's life more prosperous."

Ms. Nguyen Thi Son, a small trader in Tuy An Tay commune, did not know how to use a smartphone before, and was only familiar with small-scale trading at the market. “Now, thanks to my children and grandchildren and the commune’s training class, I have learned to set up an online store to sell homegrown vegetables on e-commerce platforms. Now I feel like I have opened the door to the world ,” Ms. Son said.

In Krong Ana commune, the traffic roads have been completed, connecting conveniently with neighboring areas, meeting the requirements of socio -economic development. The lighting system has also been fully invested, serving the daily needs of the people. Digital transformation has been promoted with a focus on digital government, digital economy and digital society. Information technology infrastructure has been heavily invested; non-cash payment services have also developed rapidly, changing the face of the countryside. Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, a farmer in the commune, shared: "In the past, farming was mainly based on experience, but now there are supporting machines and the application of modern technology such as: drip irrigation systems, sensors on smartphones to help reduce labor and increase product value."

Youth of Phu Mo commune support people to install applications on smartphones.

Entering the development phase 2025 - 2030, Dak Lak is facing new opportunities, new chances to break through. Rural modernization is also not outside this orientation.

"The Digital Literacy Movement has special significance in the process of rural modernization. This is not only about popularizing basic technological knowledge for people, but also the key for people to gradually participate in the digital economy. When people have a firm grasp of digital skills, they will become the real subjects of the rural modernization process" - Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee .

According to Chairman of Phu Hoa 1 Commune People's Committee Nguyen Truong Thi, rural modernization is not only about bringing technology, but also about helping people understand, trust and use it. Therefore, the commune has coordinated to organize digital skills training, guide online administrative procedures; support farmers in accessing preferential loans, training in clean production techniques and applying information technology. The goal is that every household benefits from rural modernization programs.

One of the clear evidences of accompanying the people in the modernization of agriculture and rural areas is that the province is concretizing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation through the Dak Lak Digital program, launching 100 peak days of implementing the Digital Education Movement in the province (from July 15 to October 25).

Member of the Provincial Standing Committee, Director of the Provincial Department of Science and Technology Bui Thanh Toan said: “To modernize the countryside, we must first “eliminate technological illiteracy” for the people. The Digital Literacy Movement deployed in the communes will help farmers, especially the elderly, get acquainted with smartphones, know how to use the Internet, social networks and e-commerce applications. This is the key to not being left behind in the digital age. When people grasp basic digital skills, they can promote their own products, connect to the market and transact directly with customers. This not only helps increase income, but also contributes to forming a generation of digital farmers and digital rural areas, an important foundation for building a modern and sustainable new rural area.”

Pham Thuy

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/kinh-te/202509/hien-dai-hoa-nong-thon-tu-no-luc-cua-nguoi-dan-den-su-dong-hanh-cua-chinh-quyen-264192c/