Mr. Thao Van Tho - an example of hard work

Mr. Thao Van Tho, a shining example of studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style in Pa Hoc village, Nhi Son commune (Muong Lat).

Pa Hoc village has 129 households, with 629 people, Mong ethnic people account for 99.8%, the poverty rate is still high. To create changes in people's awareness and thinking, especially to arouse the spirit of emulation in labor production, building a new cultural life, Mr. Tho always actively propagates and mobilizes people to comply with the Party's policies and guidelines, the State's policies and laws. At the same time, he actively develops the household economy , strives to escape poverty sustainably and proactively eliminates bad customs, preserves national cultural identity, and builds civilized villages.

“Words go hand in hand with actions”, Mr. Tho has always been a pioneer in emulation movements and local activities, striving to contribute to the villagers in eliminating hunger and reducing poverty. In order for the villagers to listen and follow his lead in economic development, he has boldly invested capital in land improvement, introducing plant varieties suitable for the climate and soil conditions in Pa Hoc village to grow, such as: rock peach, hawthorn, cardamom, 7-leaf ginseng, Ngoc Linh ginseng into cultivation. Currently, his family has 1.8 hectares of rock peach, more than 1 hectare of hawthorn and a part of the area for growing medicinal herbs under the canopy of trees. Effective production has helped his family earn an income of more than 100 million VND/year. Thanks to that, his family has escaped poverty and become a well-off household in Nhi Son.

Along with agricultural development, he also invested in livestock development and converted rice fields to grow high-value vegetables such as cucumbers and pumpkins, thereby creating a stable source of income for his family. Mr. Tho's production not only helps his family escape poverty sustainably, but also inspires the people of Pa Hoc village to be self-reliant, diligent in work, production, and develop the household economy.

Along with economic development, Mr. Tho always plays a key role in local social work such as participating in reconciling conflicts in the community, giving opinions on building village conventions and regulations, and mobilizing people to participate in building new rural areas. His work has contributed significantly to building the great national unity bloc in Pa Hoc village.

“To gain the trust of the villagers, my family and I always set an example by going first and doing first. Despite my old age and poor health, with the desire for my children and grandchildren to have a better life, I am determined to get rich on my own land by growing fruit trees, medicinal plants and raising livestock and poultry. When I am successful and have experience, I share it with everyone in the village. Thanks to that, the number of poor households in Pa Hoc village has gradually decreased year by year. In particular, I always propagate and mobilize my children and grandchildren, and the people in the village to properly implement the Party's guidelines and policies, the State's policies and laws; take care of business, develop the economy, maintain security and order in the locality; actively study, stay away from social evils; participate in the border marker self-management team, strictly comply with border regulations, do not illegally preach religion, or grow opium poppies...” - Mr. Tho shared.

The image of Mr. Tho, full of determination, living simply, being sociable and responsible, wholeheartedly devoted to the community, and willing to help everyone in the community, has truly left a deep impression on the Party Committee, the government of Nhi Son commune and the people of Pa Hoc village. He is not only a shining example of the spirit of self-reliance and hard work among ethnic minorities in the border district of Muong Lat, but also a living proof of learning and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style from simple, everyday things.

Article and photos: Tien Dat

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