Muong Chieng commune strives to reduce poverty

5/30/2024 - 2:32:46 PM

Muong Chieng commune (Da Bac district) has eight hamlets and 946 households with 4,070 people. Over the past time, local authorities have paid due attention to poverty reduction work, invested in infrastructure and developed production, thus increasing income and gradually improving the lives of local residents.

Xa Thi Pang's family in Na Muoi hamlet, Muong Chieng commune (Da Bac district) becomes better-off thanks to engaging in indigenous pig farming model.

Bui Van Huong, Vice Chairman of Muong Chieng commune People's Committee, said that in an effort to reduce poverty, the commune has strengthened communication work and advised locals to use plants and breeds that are acclimatised to local conditions for production. Specifically, locals are encouraged to develop rice variety J02 and raise indigenous pigs.

Taking advantage of investment and poverty reduction policies, it focuses on upgrading infrastructure and roads to serve production, facilitate trade of goods, thereby promoting local socio-economic development, he added.

To achieve sustainable economic development, Muong Chieng commune encouraged locals to change their mindset, adopt advanced agricultural practices, apply scientific and technical advances, and explore markets for their products.

Currently, the commune has 190ha under rice cultivation, along with 220ha of cassava, and 14ha of vegetables. It has grown 70ha of new forests since 2023.

Livestock farming remains stable with over 1,500 cows and buffaloes, more than 2,100 pigs, 630 goats, and 11,540 poultry. The indigenous black pigs of Muong Chieng commune have long established a reputation in the market for their delicious and high-quality meat, with an average selling price of 90,000 - 100,000 VND (3.52-3.93 USD) per kg.

Xa Thi Pang, who lives in Na Muoi hamlet, said that her family used to face many economic difficulties. With the commune's support, she participated in training classes on animal husbandry and decided to start breeding indigenous pigs.

Currently, her family raises 14 pigs and grows 1ha of acacia. The family’s income has improved and is no longer a poor household.

J02 is a rice variety originating from Japan which was selected by the Agricultural Genetics Institute as it suits local climate and soil condition, with an average yield of 5 tonnes per hectare.

This type of rice is of high quality and fragrance, thus attracting many customers both near and far with an average selling price of 20,000 VND per kg. The commune is building the trademark for rice variety J02 Da Bac, creating a distinctive local specialty and increasing the value of agricultural products.

Muong Chieng also has 15ha under gai xanh (Boehmeria nivea L.Gaud) cultivation. This crop has proven to be suitable for local conditions, providing stable income for farmers as this plant can be harvested within 50 - 60 days after being planted and market outlet is secured.

Thanks to supportive policies and social investment, the commune has focused on investing in road construction, irrigation works, and public works to serve socio-economic development, accelerating the progress of building new-style rural areas. All commune roads and over 80% of hamlet roads have been asphalted, facilitating the movement of people.

Implementing the "All people unite to build new-style rural and civilised urban areas” campaign, the commune has mobilised 670 workdays to clean up local roads and sewage. The commune's average income per capita is currently 35 million VND per year while the poverty rate stands at 23.4%.

Da Bac district works to boost labour export

Da Bac district, like many other localities, faces challenges such as unemployment and unstable job opportunities, with an average 900 labourers needing vocational training annually and nearly 1,000 looking for jobs. The district has collaborated with the provincial Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, job service centres, and domestic and international recruitment agencies to organise job fairs and consultation sessions every year.

Organ donation – the gift of life

Organ donation has been a humanitarian movement across the nation over the recent past. The deeds by donors and their families have inspired many people to register as future donors and embodying the profound message of giving the gift of life.

Enterprises strive to ensure Tet bonuses for workers

As the 2025 Lunar New Year is approaching, workers in Hoa Binh province eagerly anticipate their bonuses, seen as a crucial source of motivation and financial support for a joyful holiday season.

Hoa Binh province advances environmental protection in rural development

Recognising the importance of environmental criteria in building new-style rural areas, Hoa Binh province’s Party committees and authorities have focused on protecting the rural and craft village environment. These efforts have transformed the rural landscape and gradually improved local living standards.

Programme creates facelift to Hoa Binh city’s ethnic minority-inhabited area

With an allocation of 44 billion VND (1.72 million USD) under the national target programme on socio-economic development in the ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas for the 2021-2025 period, Hoa Binh city has invested in the target areas, creating many changes in the living conditions of local ethnic minority communities.

Social security agency helps ensure social welfare

The social security system at all levels in Hoa Binh province has been making concerted efforts to ensure benefits of citizens and workers when they participate in social insurance and health insurance.