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| The people and armed forces of Quang Bach commune contributed labor to demolish temporary houses for residents in the area. Photo: Provided. |
The top priority task
Following the merger of Thai Nguyen and Bac Kan provinces, the task of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses in 37 communes and wards in the northern part of the province was identified as one of the top priorities. This area still has over a thousand households in need of housing assistance. With strong determination, local authorities mobilized the entire political system, implementing many creative and flexible approaches, achieving significant results in a short period of time.
In just a few days, the family of Mr. Ma Van Diem in Na Coong village, Bach Thong commune, will move into their new house. The 80-square-meter, three-room house will provide comfortable living for the whole family. The sturdy brick walls, smooth tiled floor, and solid corrugated iron roof are a stark contrast to their old, dilapidated house, which consisted only of wooden walls and a leaky roof damaged by many rainy seasons. These days, the family is busy cleaning and preparing for the housewarming ceremony according to local customs.
Mr. Diem's family is classified as a poor household, facing difficult circumstances. He himself suffers from frequent illnesses, his ability to work has decreased, and for many years he has had to live in a severely dilapidated house.
When informed about the government's support policy, he hesitated to register because he worried about not being able to meet the requirements, and not being able to afford the materials and labor for construction. Understanding his situation, the local Party committee and government went to his house to persuade and encourage his family to boldly proceed with the project.
During the construction process, in addition to support from the State, there was also the joint effort of the villagers and commune officials and civil servants.
Some contributed their labor, others helped transport materials, and still others offered moral support; everyone worked together to ensure the project was completed on schedule.
Mr. Ma Van Diem shared: "My family is in a difficult situation, so we didn't have the means to build a new house. Now, thanks to the attention of the Party Committee and the government, the support of the State, and the help of the community, my family has finally dared to demolish the old house and rebuild. With a new house, we can feel secure and have a stable life."
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| Officers and soldiers of the 750th Infantry Regiment helped a poor family in An Phat village, Thanh Mai commune, build a new house. Photo: Provided. |
To complete the demolition of 79 temporary and dilapidated houses, Bach Thong commune launched the "30 Days and Nights of Joint Efforts to Eliminate Temporary Houses" campaign. Notably, during the commune's Party Congress, the local authorities decided not to accept congratulatory flowers but instead launched a fundraising campaign to support the program, collecting approximately 100 million VND, supplementing the funds needed to achieve the goal.
Mr. Ha Ngoc Viet, Chairman of the People's Committee of Bach Thong commune, said: To complete the progress of eliminating temporary housing, the commune focuses on directing the review and assigning officials to closely monitor each village and household, scoring according to criteria to ensure that support is provided to the right people. At the same time, we are stepping up propaganda and mobilization to create consensus among the people with the determination to complete housing for poor households as soon as possible.
In Tan Ky commune, 184 households are eligible for support to eliminate temporary or dilapidated housing, including 150 households receiving new construction or prefabricated houses and 34 households receiving repairs. To date, 170 houses have been completed, and the remaining 14 are being urgently completed.
The funding for each newly built house is 60 million VND, and for house repairs it is 30 million VND, coming from various sources, such as: the National Target Program for socio -economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas; savings from expenditures for people with meritorious services; and social contributions mobilized by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee. Many completed houses have helped poor and near-poor households have stable housing and feel secure in their production activities.
For many years, Ms. Chu Thi Ly and her daughter, from Na Ca 2 village, Tan Ky commune, lived in a severely dilapidated old house. Every time it rained or stormed, the roof leaked and the walls crumbled, making their lives constant and unsafe. Due to their difficult circumstances, they couldn't afford to rebuild. With a government grant of 60 million VND and the help of relatives, she was able to build a sturdy, single-story house. "From now on, my daughter and I no longer worry when it rains heavily and the wind is strong. We can work and produce with peace of mind and have a stable life," Ms. Ly shared.
To achieve these results, the Party Committee and the local government of Tan Ky commune took decisive action. The tight timeframe, the large volume of work, and the fact that many households lacked matching funds or were reluctant to start construction because they were not yet of age to build houses presented significant challenges. Following the motto "only discuss action, not retreat," the commune organized working groups to review, mobilize, inspect, and supervise the projects; and enlisted the participation of organizations, associations, armed forces, militia, and influential community members to disseminate information and create consensus among the people.
Mr. Bui Nguyen Quynh, Vice Chairman of the Tan Ky Commune People's Committee, shared: "To complete the plan early, the commune mobilized the entire political system, leveraging the role of influential people in the community to disseminate information, encourage understanding, and encourage active participation in the program."
Mobilize multiple resources and implement solutions simultaneously.
Following the merger, Thai Nguyen province still has 1,072 households in need of assistance to eliminate temporary or dilapidated houses, as approved by the former Bac Kan province in 2025, concentrated in 37 communes and wards in the northern area. To implement this, the Provincial Steering Committee has focused on leading and directing the review process, mobilizing resources, and deploying many specific solutions to ensure progress.
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| The family of Ms. Trieu Thi Nhi, residing in Phieng Phang village, Thuong Minh commune, received support to build a new house. Photo: Provided. |
Accordingly, 16 working groups were established, directly visiting each poor household to listen to the people's thoughts and aspirations, and providing specific guidance to local authorities to promptly take action with the spirit of "solving problems wherever they arise," transforming determination into practical action. The communes have actively participated, organizing inspection teams, mobilizing support, and urging implementation with the motto "only discuss action, never retreat."
When households not yet on the support list emerged, Thai Nguyen province continued to receive assistance from the Ministry of Public Security, helping an additional 1,000 households build new homes. Authorities at all levels, along with the police force, worked together to race against time to help people eliminate temporary housing.
In many remote villages in the highlands, where transportation is difficult, police officers and soldiers persevere in "staying close to the villages and households," making every effort to transport materials to the construction sites. Commune officials, police officers, militia members, and local people take turns leveling the ground, digging foundations, and preparing the surface... all with the goal of completing the houses as soon as possible so that people can live in peace.
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| The police force is joining hands to help poor households replace temporary and dilapidated houses. |
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Duy Toai, Deputy Head of Bach Thong Commune Police, said: During the implementation process, the commune police coordinated with local departments, agencies, and organizations, sending officers to each household to assess the situation, provide direct support, and help households overcome difficulties, completing the progress of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses.
To raise more resources, the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee launched a high-intensity emulation campaign "Joining hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses" for households in 37 northern communes, with the spirit of "leaving no one behind". This is not just a call to action, but also a message of sharing, spreading the spirit of great social solidarity, contributing to the effective implementation of the program by the Party Committee and the government.
By the end of August 2025, more than 2,000 houses for poor and near-poor households in the northern communes of the province had been basically completed. These newly built or renovated houses not only provide people with decent and sturdy housing, but also serve as vivid evidence of the strength of community solidarity and the enduring connection between the Party's will and the people's aspirations.
Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202510/vung-mai-nha-am-long-dan-ca6130c/
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