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One of the primary tasks of the press is to raise awareness among officials and the public about the meaning, objectives, and content of the National Target Program for New Rural Development (the Program). When the Program was first implemented, many people may not have fully understood what New Rural Development is, how to participate, and what benefits they would receive. In this context, the press – through articles, reports, and special features – widely disseminated the Party and State's policies and guidelines on New Rural Development in an easily understandable and accessible way to the people.

To deliver the information to our readers, our team of journalists goes directly to the field and works in every rural area of ​​the province.

Mr. Phung Son Kiet, Deputy Head of the Provincial Rural Development Department, affirmed: “The press is a channel for accurate and timely information on the Party and State's policies and guidelines on New Rural Development. From legal regulations to implementation guidelines, the press helps people and local authorities understand clearly and specifically, thereby applying them effectively in practice. Beyond simply transmitting information, the press also has the mission of encouraging, inspiring, and spreading success stories in New Rural Development. Effective production models, exemplary individuals in emulation movements for New Rural Development, and learning from and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style... are all recognized and disseminated by the press, creating motivation for other localities to learn from and emulate.”

According to Mr. Kiet, through propaganda efforts, people have realized that the New Rural Development program is not solely the responsibility of the State, but belongs to the community itself, and is owned and benefited by the community. As a result, people have shifted their mindset from passively waiting to actively participating, voluntarily contributing their efforts, intellect, and resources to building their homeland.

According to information from the Department of Agriculture and Environment, after nearly 15 years of implementing the Program, the province now has 66 out of 82 communes recognized as meeting the New Rural Area standards, including 11 communes that have achieved advanced New Rural Area standards (Tan Dan, Tac Van, Ly Van Lam, Tan Thanh, Thanh Phu, Hung My, Tan An Tay, Tri Luc, Phu Thuan, Dinh Binh and Tam Giang) and 1 district-level unit that has completed the task of building a New Rural Area ( Ca Mau City). The remaining 16 communes have not yet been recognized, including 1 commune that has met 19 criteria, 3 communes that have met 15-18 criteria, 11 communes that have met 10-14 criteria, and 1 commune that has met 8-9 criteria.

The area has improved significantly, and people's lives are constantly developing. Photo: NHAT MINH

Regarding the implementation of the New Rural Area program in districts, the results to date show that 35 criteria have been met, averaging 4.4 criteria per district, including: Phu Tan with 3 criteria, Thoi Binh with 5 criteria, U Minh with 4 criteria, Cai Nuoc with 4 criteria, Tran Van Thoi with 7 criteria, Nam Can with 4 criteria, Ngoc Hien with 5 criteria, and Dam Doi with 3 criteria.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ril, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nguyen Phich commune (U Minh district), commented: “The press plays the role of a 'knowledge bridge' in disseminating good practices and effective models in building new rural areas. From stories about localities overcoming difficulties to achieve new rural area standards, to models of high-tech agricultural production, rural tourism development, or exemplary individuals pioneering in renovating neglected gardens and maintaining environmental hygiene... all are promptly reflected in the press. This information is not only encouraging but also provides practical experiences for other localities to learn from and apply appropriately to their local conditions. This is the most vivid and effective way to transmit knowledge, contributing to accelerating the progress of building new rural areas in the province.”

According to Mr. Ril, besides promoting and encouraging, the press also performs the function of social monitoring and criticism. Journalists have delved into reality, discovering difficulties, obstacles, limitations, and shortcomings in the process of implementing the New Rural Development program. These could be inadequacies in policies and mechanisms, wasteful use of resources, or negative manifestations and lack of transparency. At the same time, the press has the ability to connect hearts and minds, and awaken the strength of the community in working together to build the New Rural Development program. Many articles have told stories of people who left their hometowns to contribute to building their communities, businesses investing in agriculture and rural areas, or charitable organizations supporting the poor...

Every year, the Ca Mau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organizes a Famtrip for journalists from central and local levels, as well as representatives from travel agencies, to survey local ecotourism. From a journalistic perspective, the delegation not only promotes tourism but also offers suggestions and ideas for the development of Ca Mau tourism. Photo: BANG THANH

These stories not only touch people's hearts but also inspire, creating a widespread movement that attracts the participation of the entire society in the construction of new rural areas. This is the key factor that creates the sustainability and success of the Program.

In the context of the country's efforts to realize the goal of "ecological agriculture, modern rural areas, and civilized farmers," the role of the press will be increasingly emphasized and promoted. The press continues to be a reliable "companion" of the people and the government in the journey of building new rural areas, contributing to creating livable, prosperous, and sustainably developed rural regions.

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