(HBO) - Hoa Binh reservoir in the northern province of Hoa Binh has a capacity of more than 9 billion cu.m and boasts rich aquatic resources. The area is considered a precious treasure of aquatic life, especially for caged fish farming development.
The reservoir has a diverse and rich aquatic biota. According to
statistics, the lake has 123 species belonging to 79 genera and 19 families.
There are many rare species with high economic value and significance for
scientific research.
Hoang Van Son, Director of the Department of Fisheries,
saidthat with numerous advantages, people in the reservoir area have for
years focused on caged fish farming.Raising fish in cages in the 2015 -
2022 period developed quickly. The number of fish farming cages in 2015 was
2,317, by 2022 it climbed to4,900 cages, an increase of 111.48% or 2,580
cages and an average hikeof 13.93%/year.
Aquaculture has created jobs and stable income for over 1,600
workers. Currently,there are nearly 20 businesses, cooperatives,
cooperative groups, and farm owners investing in caged fish farming, including
businesses that continue to expand their investment scale.
Also according to Son, many households have combined this form
of farming with eco-tourism and entertainment models to serve tourists.
Visitors can experience new services, tour farms and try local specialties at
the same time when coming to the locality.
The model of cage fish farming on the lake bed associated with
tourism has opened a new direction in the local socio-economic development
goals; increased production, consumption, and value of aquatic production; and
attracted more tourists come to Hoa Binh, thus contributing to developing
tourism into a key economic sector of the province.
Over recent years, the Farmers' Union of Mai Chau district has implemented numerous specific programmes and activities to support its members in developing products under the One Commune One (OCOP) programme. These efforts have contributed to enhancing local agricultural branding, increasing goods value, and improving incomes and living standards for residents.
Since 2022, the Hoa Binh Department of Education and Training has provided advice for the provincial People's Committee to issue Plan No. 219/KH-UBND on November 17, 2022, which outlines the implementation of a project titled "Enhancing the application of Information Technology (IT) and Digital Transformation in Education and Training for the 2022–2025 period, with a vision to 2030.” As of now, the local education sector has made significant progress in IT adoption and digital transformation.
Hoa Binh allocated over 30 trillion VND (nearly 1.18 billion USD) to develop infrastructure systems in ethnic minority and mountainous areas during 2019 - 2024. Priority was given to transport and irrigation infrastructure; markets; schools; medical stations; communal houses; and power grid, telecommunication, radio, and television systems.
The Hoa Binh provincial organising committee for anniversary activities on December 17 held a ceremony to unveil a ceramic mural on the local military-civilian ties and release a book on the Party and political work of the provincial armed forces during 1947 – 2024, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival.
In recent years, Hoa Binh has allocated significant resources to foster cooperative economy, helping ethnic minorities capitalise on their potential and advantages to escape poverty.
As a mountainous district still facing numerous challenges, Da Bac has made notable progress in advancing administrative reforms across various areas. The district has prioritised reorganising and streamlining its administrative apparatus, operating "one-stop-shop” units, and applying information technology (IT) in the handling of administrative procedures. Efforts have also been directed toward upgrading infrastructure and equipment to enhance service quality for residents and businesses.
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