(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./.
At HANOI JVC Training Center (Hanoi), the Farmers’s Support Center, the Provincial Farmers' Union and VTC1 International Development joint Stock Company recently held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement to link consulting and create the labor resources working abroad for a limited period of time.
In recent years, the education career in Yen Thuy district has changed positively. The school facilities have newly been built and the quality of education has improved.
The Board for Women's Advancement of Hoa Binh province on November 11 officially launched the Action Month for Gender Equality, focusing on preventing and addressing gender-based violence. As part of the event, a special talk was held on the theme of sharing household work for a happy family. The event drew 300 delegates, including Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial Board for Women's Advancement.
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.
