Con Cuong received 608 tons of rice to support people in protecting the forest.
(Baonghean.vn) - Implementing Decision No. 2345/QD-TTg dated December 2, 2016 of the Prime Minister on supporting rice for ethnic minorities and poor households who voluntarily plant, care for and protect forests, more than 608 tons of rice were distributed to people in Con Cuong district in the first phase of 2018.
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| Rice was distributed to more than 2,300 households participating in forest protection and development. Photo: Minh Hanh |
Accordingly, in the first phase of 2018, based on the allocation of the Provincial People's Committee, Con Cuong district has just received and distributed 608 tons of rice to support 2,343 households participating in forest protection and development in 12/13 communes and towns with a support rate of 10kg/person. In particular, the communes receiving the most rice support include: Chau Khe (113 tons), Mon Son (120 tons)...
Since August 24, the district has mobilized small trucks to transport rice to commune centers; organizing distribution to eligible beneficiaries. The district is responsible for distributing to the right beneficiaries, without overlapping with other food support policies in the area. It is expected that the rice distribution will be completed by August 26.
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| Con Cuong residents were excited to receive rice to support forest protection work. Photo: Minh Hanh |
Thanks to the State's support policies, Con Cuong district has better protected more than 164,000 hectares of forest in the area, with the highest forest cover in the province at nearly 85%.
