(HBO)- With the goal of supporting the poor and the policy beneficiaries to develop economy and ensure the social security, the preference capital of the Government through Social Policy Bank has played an important role and has always accompanied with people in Yen Nghiep commune (Lac Son) in recent years.
People in Yen Nghiep commune (Lac Son) invest
in growing purple sugarcanes for an average income of 150 million VND a
hectare.
In order for people to have access to capital
from the Social Policy Bank, the commune has built 17 savings and loans teams.
In particular, the Women's Union manages 5 teams, the Farmer Association
manages 5 teams, the Veterans Association manages 2 teams and the Youth Union
manages 5 teams. The savings and loans teams all have the balances of savings
accounts of over 430 million VND. In addition, the commune has implemented 7
policy credit programs with the total debt of 14,623 million VND, without
overdue debts. The good management and promotion of the effectiveness of policy
capital has created a safe, effective and reliable capital channel, credit and
policy management. Through the entrusted activities of the Social Policy Bank,
the social organizations in the commune have paid more attention to the
members. The content of the Association's meetings is richer, integrating to
implement other political tasks. In the group meetings, beside the information
on new policies and guidelines of the bank, the members also share production
experience, creating high community and confidence for members in the teams.
The chairman of Yen Nghiep People's Committee
Bui Van Chuong says that it can be affirmed that the State's preference capital
source has helped people to have conditions to develop production, get rid of
poverty and improve the quality of life. The households have access to
preference credit programs for the poor households and the policy beneficiaries
use them for the right purposes, promoting their effectiveness. This is one of
the helpful credit channels supporting the commune to reduce the poverty,
creating opportunities for people to promote and exploit the potentials and
advantages for economic development. By the end of 2018, the commune's per
capita income reached 32 million VND a year, the rate of poor households was over
11%.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.