(HBO) – War veterans in Yen Bong commune of Lac Thuy district have shown strong performance in production, helping to complete the locality's socio-economic tasks.


 Tran Van Dat, a war veteran in Quyet Tien village, Yen Bong commune, Lac Thuy district, has successfully developed the model of citrus farming with high income.

The Association of War Veterans in Yen Bong has 325 members who have actively engaged in economic production activities. They own 300 hectares of forestry land and 10 hectares of citrus farms. Their per capita income is 38 million VND a each.

Tran Van Dat, a war veteran in Quyet Tien village, is an example in good economic production with three hectares of citrus trees and honey-bee breeding. Last year, his family earned over 500 millon VND in profit.

Dat said that as a war veteran, he is highly aware of his responsibility in promoting economic development, building the homeland and contributing to fostering solidarity among local residents.

Each year, members of the association contribute at least 1 million VND each to the association’s fund for social activities.

They have also actively engaged in COVID-19 prevention and control activities.

Tran Ngoc Ninh, President of the Yen Bong Association of War Veterans, said that as part of efforts to promote the tradition of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, war veterans of the commune have taken the leading role in many areas.

In the time to come, the association will continue to encourage its members to actively respond to emulation movements.

He also expressed his hope to receive support from local authorities to optimise the war veterans' capacity and contributions to local socio-economic development./.


 

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