Lang Son completes the goal of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses: A mark of sustainable social security

The completion of the goal of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses for more than 6,500 households is clear evidence of the efforts to care for and improve the quality of life of the people of Lang Son province.

Multiply the number of decent houses.

In his spacious new home, Mr. Trieu Van Thiet (Trung Thanh village, Van Lang commune, Lang Son province) emotionally shared: "Previously, my family lived in a dilapidated, leaky house. Every time it rained or stormed, we were constantly worried. In 2025, my family received 60 million VND in government support, along with the help of the commune's departments, organizations, and the people in the village, allowing us to build a spacious new house. This new house is not only a place to live but also a warm home, a source of hope, and a great motivation for us to strive for a better life."

Mr. Thiet is one of more than 6,500 households in Lang Son province who will have a new roof over their heads in 2025 thanks to the "Joining hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide in 2025" program launched by the Prime Minister .

According to a report by the People's Committee of Lang Son province, to effectively implement the program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses, the Provincial Party Committee and the People's Committee of Lang Son province have issued resolutions and specific plans, and established Steering Committees from the provincial to the commune level. The spirit of "6 clear points" - clear person, clear task, clear responsibility, clear authority, clear time, clear results - has been consistently upheld throughout the implementation process.

Delegates inaugurated the "House of Compassion" project, which helped to replace temporary and dilapidated houses for the family of Mr. Nong Van Toan (Con Keo village, Dong Dang commune, Lang Son province), a poor household. Photo: Provided by the Delegates.

As a result, by August 30, 2025, the entire province had completed 6,508 houses, achieving 100% of the target. This included 3,840 newly built houses and 2,668 houses that were repaired or renovated. All projects were handed over on schedule, ensuring the "three solid" standards (solid frame, solid walls, solid roof), suitable for living habits and geological and topographical conditions, helping to minimize the risk of natural disasters.

In particular, policy beneficiaries, war veterans, poor and near-poor households, and households affected by natural disasters and climate change are all given priority for support. For example, 104 houses for families of war veterans and relatives of martyrs were completed before the War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27th; more than 2,000 houses for poor and near-poor households were also handed over promptly, helping people stabilize their lives before the rainy and stormy season…

To achieve this result, Lang Son mobilized a total of over 489 billion VND, including central and local government budgets, and especially contributions from organizations, businesses, and individuals inside and outside the province. In addition, the armed forces and mass organizations directly participated in dismantling, transporting materials, and providing labor support for construction to disadvantaged households, creating a combined strength of the entire society.

Battalion 93 (Engineering Corps) presents financial assistance to demolish dilapidated and temporary houses for families in extremely difficult circumstances in Na An village, Dong Dang commune (Lang Son province). Photo: Provided by the unit.

According to Mr. Nguyen Hoang Tung, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Lang Son province, the program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses in Lang Son province has become a widespread political movement. As the permanent agency of the Resolution and Deputy Head of the Provincial Steering Committee for the program, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Lang Son province has made the utmost effort, coordinating synchronously and implementing many creative and effective solutions, most notably weekly statistics using electronic tools and tree diagrams. In particular, the unit has completed the software for managing temporary and dilapidated houses in the province and is currently entering data for each household.

Adapt to regional conditions with flexibility.

Despite the achievements, the process of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses in Lang Son has also faced numerous challenges. Firstly, the housing needs of the people, especially those affected by natural disasters and climate change, exceed the province's budgetary capacity. This requires the province to significantly increase the mobilization of social resources.

On the other hand, the majority of the supported households live in remote areas with complex terrain and difficult transportation. The cost of transporting materials and hiring labor in these areas is much higher than in the lowlands, putting significant pressure on the construction progress.

Some local units were still hesitant in the process of reviewing and selecting beneficiaries, leading to the need to adjust and supplement the lists, thus slowing down the progress. However, thanks to the close supervision of the Steering Committee and the participation of the Fatherland Front and other mass organizations in the province, these shortcomings were quickly addressed, ensuring transparency and openness.

One of the most valuable lessons that Lang Son province has learned in the process of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses is the mobilization of diverse resources from the state budget, businesses, social organizations, and direct contributions from the community, as well as flexibility in implementation, adapting to the conditions of each region, while also focusing on supervision to ensure that support reaches the right people with the right needs, preventing errors.

Mr. Ho Tien Thieu, Chairman of the People's Committee of Lang Son province, emphasized: The program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses in the province has profound humanitarian significance, instilling confidence in the people, contributing to strengthening national unity, and ensuring social security.

Leaders of Hung Vu commune presented gifts to Mr. Tran Ngoc Huy's family (Mo Nhai village, Hung Vu commune, Lang Son province) to celebrate the inauguration and handover of the project to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses. Photo: Dai Doan Ket Newspaper

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Lang Son province requested that, in the coming time, communes and wards continue to closely monitor the actual situation of households, regularly review and implement timely support programs for the people; promptly complete the settlement and payment documents for the projects, ensuring strictness, transparency, and compliance with regulations, and pay attention to completing land procedures for the households. Party committees, governments at all levels, departments, agencies, the Fatherland Front, political and social organizations, and philanthropists should continue to focus on improving the material and spiritual lives of people whose temporary and dilapidated houses have been replaced, ensuring stable lives and leaving no one behind.

The achievement of the goal of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses by 2025 is a major step forward for Lang Son province in social welfare work. Not only does it provide stable housing for thousands of households, but the program also makes a significant contribution to poverty reduction, rural development, and ensuring national defense and security in the border region.

According to Dai Doan Ket Newspaper
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