(HBO) - The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee issued Decision No. 2365/ QD-UBND approving the results of evaluation, grading, and granting certificates of the One Commune Once Product (OCOP) programme at the provincial level in the first phase of 2019 to local products.
A herbal tea product of the Thuong Bi
agricultural service cooperative in Kim Boi district is rated three stars at the provincial level.
There were 30 products of 24 units participating in the provincial OCOP product
evaluation programme in the first phase of 2019, including 22 products in the food
group, five in the beverage group, two in the herbal group, and one in the fabric
and garment group.
Of those, eight products received four-star ranking and 16 others received three-star ranking. The 24 products were
certified by the provincial People’s Committee to use the OCOP label, with the
star ranking printed on packing
as prescribed. The rankings are valid for 36 months from the issuance date of the
decision.
The provincial People’s Committee assigned the Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development to publicise ranked products, and guide the People's
Committees of districts and the Hoa Binh city, and production units to use and
print OCOP label and the star ranking on packing of the ranked products in line
with regulations.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is also
responsible for periodically inspecting products, and proposing measures to handle
violations of product ranking standards and current legal provisions.
Local relevant
departments and sectors were asked to support the People’s Committees of
districts and Hoa Binh city, and production units in taking part in trade
promotion and market seeking activities, towards promoting sales of products meeting the OCOP standard and upgrading
the star level for products of the
province in particular and of the country in general.
Enterprises, cooperatives and production households that have their products
recognised to meet the OCOP standards are responsible for ensuring the quality
of products in line with regulations of the OCOP programme./.
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.