(HBO) – The national target programme on socio-economic development for ethnic minority and mountainous regions has been implemented effectively in Mai Chau district, where the number of ethnic groups accounts for 88% of its population.
Through the policies to support production and infrastructure development, the living conditions of ethnic minority people in the district has been improved significantly.
The programme has contributed to giving a facelift to rural and remote areas, promoting socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas, improving material and spiritual life for the ethnic minority community, and narrowing the development gap between ethnic groups and regions in the district.
From the funding of the national target programme on socio-economic development for ethnic minority and mountainous regions, Dong Tan commune (Mai Chau district) invests in building an in-field traffic route to serve agriculture production.
In 2020, Lo Van Tuom in Dong Bang hamlet, Dong Tan commune, was entitled to a loan of 50 million VND (2,130 USD) from the district’s Bank for Social Policies with a preferential interest rate to buy four breeding cows. After nearly three years, Tuom fully paid the principal and interest to the bank.
The implementation of policies on ethnic minority groups in the district has been considered as an important task. During the 2021-2025, Mai Chau district has been allocated 49.9 billion VND for implementing the National Target Programme on socio-economic development for ethnic minority and mountainous regions.
The district has focused on supporting people in developing production, investing in infrastructure development and effectively implementing ethnic policies.
Many other policies are also being implemented in ethnic minority areas, such as providing residential and production land, and water for ethnic minority households and poor households in extremely difficult communes, villages and hamlets.
Ha Tuan Hai, head of the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs of Mai Chau district, said that this programme has helped local ethnic minority people overcome difficulties in their life.
In order to continue implementing the programme effectively in 2023 and the following years, the office has advised the district People's Committee to develop a plan and try to address relevant documents and procedures as soon as possible, thus speeding up the disbursement of capital for specific projects, he said.
Attention has been paid to communication activities to pupularise the Party's guidelines, the State's policies and laws on ethnic affairs, and the programme, thus creating a consensus in implementing the programme, he stated.
As a result, the poverty rate of Mai Chau district has averagely decreased by 3% per year and essential infrastructure works serving transport, education, and health care, as well as electricity and water facilities, have been developed concertedly./.
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.
