(HBO) – Da Bac district, spanning 77,976 hectares of land, has 20 communes and town covered by Programme 135 – programme for socio-economic development in specially-disadvantaged communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.
Thanks to investment from Programme 135, roads in Sung
hamlet (Cao Son commune) were concretised, helping the hamlet develop
community-based tourism.
Vice Chairwoman of the district People’s Committee Bui Thi Hieu said the
district has made poverty alleviation a key mission, which is inseparable from
the local socio-economic development strategy.
The spirit of self-reliance should be promoted among impoverished households so
as to realise the sustainable poverty reduction target, she added.
In the past time, the national target programme on sustainable poverty
reduction has served as a lever for the district’s socio-economic development.
Programme 30A, which is designed to support 64 poorest district across the
country to rapidly reduce poverty through investment in essential
infrastructure system, has given a facelift to Da Bac district. New infrastructure
facilities have been built and existing ones repaired and upgraded; poverty
alleviation models have been set up to improve and diversify local livelihoods.
Under the programme, many labourers from poor, near poor and ethnic families
have chances to work abroad.
Particularly, Programme 135 helped the district build 33 public works, maintain
52 others, support 28 production models, and open training class to transfer
science and technology in 2018.
This year, Da Bac district received 20.48 billion VND from the programme to
upgrade and build local infrastructure.
Along with the programmes, the district People’s Committee has pushed forward
with the preferential credit policy for households living under and just above
the poverty line, and those who have just escaped poverty.
The sustainable poverty reduction programmes have promoted socio-economy in Da
Bac district, resulting in the fall in the poverty and unemployment rates.
Last year, poor households accounted for 37.04 percent of the district’s total
families. The rate is projected to drop to 32 percent in 2019./.
Local people across Hoa Binh province enjoyed the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy, cultural traditions, and heartfelt family gatherings.
During this Lunar New Year (Tet), residents of Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district are joyfully celebrating the arrival of spring with various festive activities. Along the main road of the commune, a newly installed solar-powered streetlight system stands out, completed just before Tet. Funded by Agribank Hoa Binh with a total investment of approximately 80 million VND (over 3,100 USD), the project has already proven beneficial. Not only does it enhance the rural landscape, but it also improves road safety and security, adding to the New Year’s cheer for the people of Vay Nua.
Nestled in Tan Lac district, Van Son commune boasts a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a serene, poetic painting. Winding roads gracefully embrace the hillsides, enhancing the commune’s natural charm. As spring spreads its vibrant colours, the lives of local people continue to improve day by day.
The trade union of Hoa Binh province’s industrial parks has presented meaningful gifts to workers with difficulties, ensuring that they will have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's report, in 2024, the appropriate authorities regularly propagated and disseminated forest protection management, forest development, and forest fire prevention and fighting.
The Lunar New Year, At Ty, 2025 is approaching. The gardeners in the peach growing area of Toan Son commune (Da Bac) are busy transporting, bringing spring to every home. Throughout the villages, peaches are grown everywhere, gradually becoming an effective economic model to help the people have a warm and full spring with their families.
