(HBO) -
Tan Lac district of the north-western province of Hoa Binh held the third congress of ethnic minorities on June 10, 2019 with the participation 150 delegates representing nearly 74,000 ethnic people in the district.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s
Committee Bui Van Cuu presented congratulatory bouquets at the event.
The
congress set a target that by 2024, extremely disadvantaged communes account
for only 30 percent of total communes and towns, while infrastructure of other
communes will meet standards of the national target programme on building
new-style rural areas.
Poverty rate
in extremely disadvantaged communes is expected to decline by 4-5 percent per
year, and average income per capita in those communes hit over 25 million VND (1,070
USD).
Addressing
the event, Cuu asked the district to pay attention to popularizing guidelines
and policies on ethnic affairs of the Party and State in the coming time.
Tan Lac
must strive for comprehensive socio-economic development, in line with the implementation
of ethnic affair policies, conservation and development of cultural identity,
as well as ensuring social welfare and security-order in the locality.
At the
event, 14 delegates were selected to attend the Hoa Binh province’s third
Congress of ethnic minorities. The delegates approved a letter of the congress.
On the
occasion, the People’s Committee of the district handed over awards to 10
collectives and 24 individuals with outstanding achievements in strengthening
and promoting solidarity of the district’s ethnic groups./.
The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.
The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.
The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.
In recent years, the Women's Union of Yen Thuy district has actively contributed to the implementation of the National Target Program on building new the rural areas. The Union's activities not only help raise awareness of environmental protection for the members, the women, and the people but they also contribute to improving the appearance of rural areas and improving the quality of life.
The model of intergenerational self-help club (ISC) has been expanded in Mai Chau district over recent times, contributing to sharing and motivating the disadvantaged people, especially the elderly, to improve their lives.
Following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings that emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation, the trade union at all levels in Hoa Binh has effectively implemented patriotism emulation movements, especially the "effective, creative working” movement. Responding to the movement, local workers, public servants, and officials have proposed many creative and applicable ideas, helping spread the movement to all agencies, units, and businesses.
