Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee: Ky Son needs to try to turn disadvantages into advantages for development

On the morning of May 26, during the working program in Ky Son district, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and leaders of departments, branches and sectors had a working session with Ky Son district.

Overview of the working session between Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung, leaders of departments and branches with the Standing Committee of Ky Son District Party Committee. Photo: Pham Bang

KEEP THE BORDER, THE AREA AND THE PEOPLE PEACEFUL

Reporting to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the working delegation, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Son district Nguyen Huu Minh said that in 2021, Ky Son district implemented socio-economic development goals and tasks in the context of the complicated outbreak of Covid-19; the continued emergence of livestock diseases has had a negative impact, severely affecting all aspects of life, economy and society.

In that context, with the leadership and direction of the Party Committee and the government, the synchronous participation of the entire political system, the unanimous support and efforts of the entire people and armed forces, the district's socio-economic situation still achieved important results. The main socio-economic indicators were completed at a high level, of the 26 basic indicators, 17 indicators met and exceeded the plan.

Comrade Nguyen Huu Minh - Chairman of Ky Son District People's Committee reported on the results of socio-economic development tasks in the area. Photo: Pham Bang

Total production value in 2021 is estimated at more than 1,582 billion VND, a growth rate of 0.89%. Average income per capita reached 24.8 million VND/person/year (up 7.83% compared to 2020); budget revenue in the area reached 21 billion VND, equal to 113.82% of the estimate assigned by the District People's Council.

Forest management, protection, care and development were directed with attention, and no forest fires occurred during the year. The disbursement rate of public investment capital reached 94.67%, ranking 4th out of 21 localities. In 2021, the district called for investment in 4 projects and coordinated with investors to research and propose 7 projects to attract investment in the period 2021-2025.

Comrade Vi Hoe - Secretary of Ky Son District Party Committee reported more difficulties and problems that the district is facing. Photo: Pham Bang

The fields of culture - society, ensuring social security have received much attention and achieved good results; the situation of political security, social order and safety, national defense and border security continue to be maintained; foreign affairs and friendly cooperation with Lao districts are constantly developing.

At the meeting, leaders of departments and branches contributed many ideas to the development orientation of the district in the coming time regarding the development of eco-tourism, associated with adventure tourism; strengthening the management of petroleum business, trying to maintain the planning of Chieu Luu Industrial Cluster; reviewing the school system in the direction of merging schools to invest in facilities.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Hai - Director of the Department of Finance spoke at the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

Comrade Tran Quoc Thanh - Director of the Department of Science and Technology spoke at the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

In addition, Ky Son district needs to promote the construction of models and projects for growing medicinal herbs under the forest canopy; develop the area of ​​fruit trees that have had initial success in the area, complete land use planning; organize the planning of Muong Xen town; improve the management of construction quality...

TURN DIFFICULTIES AND DISADVANTAGES INTO ADVANTAGES FOR DEVELOPMENT

Concluding the working session, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assessed that Ky Son is the most difficult district among the 4 30a districts of the province with a large area, rugged terrain, limited land area for development and living, long border...

Despite such difficult conditions, the comrades in the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee and the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee have led, directed, and organized the completion of socio-economic development, national defense and security tasks and achieved extremely positive results.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also agreed with the assessments of the outstanding results in socio-economic development, national defense and security and the shortcomings and limitations of the district. At the same time, he agreed with the tasks and solutions proposed by Ky Son district in the coming time.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee concluded the working session. Photo: Pham Bang

Regarding the direction and tasks of the district's development in the coming time, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung said that for Ky Son district, when it has been identified as the most difficult area with the most unfavorable factors in development, it is necessary to have a different perspective and mindset. That is to try to turn disadvantages and difficulties into development advantages. Thereby, ensuring the maintenance of 3 peaces: peace of the border, peace of the area, peace of the people and sustainable ecological development and sustainable livelihoods.

To achieve the above goals, according to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Ky Son district must continue to promote the factors of solidarity, effort, concentration, and determination to achieve the targets and objectives set out in the Resolution of the 23rd District Party Congress. In particular, reviewing the targets and objectives in accordance with development requirements. Reviewing planning such as construction planning, land use planning, mineral planning, forest planning... in a scientific, strict, and effective manner, as a premise and condition for development.

Comrades in the Standing Committee, Standing Committee of Ky Son District Party Committee attended the working session. Photo: Pham Bang

Regarding economic development, the head of the provincial People's Committee said that Ky Son district needs to focus on developing agriculture and forestry and developing the forest economy. For agriculture and forestry, from effective models, they should be replicated to change people's thinking towards commodity production, following the value chain from production - processing - consumption, according to market demand. For the forest economy, people should be gradually involved in linking with businesses to have a sustainable livelihood.

Ky Son district also needs to promote the unique values ​​of terrain, culture, history, landscapes and scenic spots in the area to develop eco-tourism, community tourism and adventure tourism. Connecting tourist routes between highland areas and lowland areas; focusing on promoting industrial clusters in the area in a reasonable manner...

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the district to mobilize and effectively use resources in a focused and key direction, especially resources from the budget and public investment, focusing on investing in projects with spillover effects, creating momentum for the district's development. Pay attention to investing in infrastructure serving the people such as roads, electricity grid, clean water. Focus on effectively implementing 3 national target programs; integrate capital sources for effective implementation in the spirit of following regulations, correct objectives, and correct subjects.

Leaders of departments, branches and sectors attended the working session. Photo: Pham Bang

Assessing Ky Son as an area that is annually heavily affected by natural disasters, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung requested the district to pay attention to reviewing areas at risk of landslides; pay attention to forecasting, preventing and fighting natural disasters, floods and storms to ensure maximum safety for people's lives and property.

On the other hand, continue to take care of people's health; pay attention to poverty reduction so that people can escape poverty in a sustainable way. Preserve and promote the good traditional cultural values ​​of ethnic groups, eliminate backward customs, and push back social evils.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung visited the medicinal plant nursery in the area. Photo: Pham Bang

The district also needs to pay attention to administrative reform, reorganize the apparatus, improve the ethics, responsibility, and public service awareness of officials and civil servants, serving the development goals and solving problems for people and businesses.

Emphasizing the importance of ensuring national defense and security for Ky Son, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung requested the district to continue to strengthen the goal of ensuring national defense and security, social order and safety in the area, maintaining border security and religious security. Strengthening cooperative relations and further deepening the traditional solidarity, cooperation and friendship with border districts and Laos./.