(HBO) – The life in Hoa Binh province's rural areas has changed dramatically with breakthroughs in socio-economic development. Rural residents have got access to the market, science - technology and services to boost production and business activities.
(HBO) - National target programmes in the 2016-2020 period,
including the national target programme on new-style rural area building, have
created motivation for rural development, contributing to completing
socio-economic infrastructure in rural areas towards synchronic direction, and
strengthening their connectivity with urban areas.
A school in Hang Kia commune of Mau Chau district has been developed to meet
teaching and studying requirements of teachers and students.
In 2020, total resources for the implementation of the national target
programme on new-style rural area building was over 3.85 trillion VND (167.23
million USD), including 1.44 trillion VND sourced from the state budget, over
122 billion VND mobilised from businesses and economic organisations, and
298.96 billion VND from the society.
Localities have also given considerable resources for rural infrastructure
development. From resources for new-style rural development and other
resources, 184 rural roads have been built and upgraded.
Besides, localities across the province have constructed and upgraded 59
inner-field irrigation works. So far, 123 out of the province's 131 communes
have completed the criteria in irrigation for a new-style rural area.
At the same time, power networks in rural areas have basically met
socio-economic development requirements of localities, helping to improve the
face of rural areas. So far, 100 percent of rural households have accessed stable
and safe power supplies, while all the 131 communes have reached criteria in
electric supply.
Last year, 62 public works were built with public investment capital.
Currently, 187 out of 319 schools across the province have been equipped with
teaching equipment meeting national standards, while 69 communes have completed
the criteria in terms of school.
Alongside, cultural infrastructure systems have received adequate investment
from public capital and other sources, with 293 works built, helping 76 communes
to complete new-style rural area criteria in the field.
Meanwhile, the development of necessary infrastructure systems has helped
locals promote their economic development and increased their access to social
services to improve their living conditions.
By the end of 2020, per capita income of rural residents in Hoa Binh reached
34.5 million VND per year, while the rate of poor households has reduced 3
percent each year averagely, and even 4-5 percent in poor communes. Currently,
68 communes across the province have finished criteria in income and 66
communes have completed criteria in poverty reduction. Twelve communes of Hoa
Binh have been recognised as advanced new-style rural areas, while 58 out of
131 communes have completed all 19 criteria of new-style rural areas./.
More than just an information technology teacher, Bui Van Nien is an inspiring figure who has nurtured the scientific curiosity and creative spirit of students in Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities.
Da Bac is the most disadvantaged mountainous district in Hoa Binh province, with ethnic minorities accounting for about 90% of its population. Over the past years, the district has mobilised resources to implement ethnic policies to improve the quality of life of local people.
In recent years, Hoa Binh province has consistently prioritised the protection, care, and education of children, particularly those from ethnic minorities and disadvantaged backgrounds, by creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for their all-round development.
The Steering Committee for Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control of Hoa Binh province, in coordination with the Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control Fund, held a ceremony on May 28 in response to the World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and the National No Tobacco Week (from May 25 to 31). The event was chaired by Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of the Steering Committee.
Since 2021, the Center for Industrial Promotion and Industrial Development Consulting (CIIDC) under the Department of Industry and Trade has been implementing a school lighting model as part of the plan for using energy efficiently and economically in Hoa Binh Province in the pẻiod of 2021 - 2025. This model not only aims to improve the learning conditions and enhance the education quality, but it also promotes the message of energy saving, energy security, environmental protection and contributes to the goals of socio-economic development.
In the 2024 - 2025 school year, the entire Hoa Binh provincial education sector includes 520 educational institutions and schools. Among them are 13 ethnic boarding schools with 153 classes and 4,487 students. Four of these schools have met national standards, reaching 30.7 percent.
