Bringing Tien Phong to the top of the Northwestern border region

Promote the power of solidarity

Tien Phong Commune was established on the basis of merging two administrative units, Tien Phong Commune and Hanh Dich Commune (belonging to the old Que Phong District). After the merger, the commune has a total natural area of ​​319.02 km², a population of nearly 14,500 people with 3,174 households, 33 affiliated Party organizations and 921 Party members. The rearrangement of administrative units is not only a change in boundaries but also a turning point to create a new momentum in the development process.

During the 2020-2025 term, the Commune Party Committee has directed economic development in a sustainable direction and in accordance with local characteristics. Three key economic zones have been formed, including the tourism - service - trade zone; the rice growing zone; and the forest planting and conservation zone of indigenous medicinal herbs. Thanks to the right orientation, the average growth rate of added value (VA) in the whole commune reached 8.05%/year, the average income per capita by 2025 reached 27.59 million VND. The economic structure has shifted positively towards reducing the proportion of agriculture and gradually increasing industry and services.

The agricultural and forestry sector continues to play a leading role, with a total production value of over VND205 billion. Average food output per capita reaches 389 kg/year, the rice area remains at 878 hectares, and the average yield reaches 54.25 quintals/hectare. Forest protection and development is focused on, with forest coverage reaching 81.25%. Precious medicinal plants such as cardamom, codonopsis, and yellow tea are encouraged to be grown commercially. In addition, livestock and aquaculture have developed significantly, contributing to diversifying people's income sources.

Small-scale industry, construction and trade - service have positive changes. Traditional occupations such as brocade weaving in Dan village, rattan and bamboo weaving in Phuong Tien 1 and Na Cay villages have been restored and developed, creating jobs and income for many households. The total value of trade - services by 2025 will reach nearly 99 billion VND. Community tourism has initially taken shape and developed. Long Thang village community tourism site (Hua Muong village cluster) is recognized as a provincial-level tourist site, attracting over 5,000 visitors each year, contributing to promoting the local image and creating livelihoods for the people.

The national target program on new rural construction has achieved many positive results. By 2025, the whole commune will have met 16/19 criteria, one village will have met new rural standards, and one village is expected to meet standards this year. Essential infrastructure such as electricity, roads, schools, and stations have received investment, gradually changing the appearance of the countryside.

The cultural and social sectors continue to develop steadily. The education sector has many changes, the rate of children going to school is 100%, the quality of mass and key education has been improved. Currently, the commune has 6/7 schools meeting national standards, of which Tien Phong 1 Primary School has met level 2 standards. Health care has been strengthened, the commune maintains national health standards, expanded immunization programs, disease prevention, and primary health care are fully and effectively implemented.

Social security policies are timely and properly implemented. The poverty rate has decreased sharply, from 42.78% in 2020 to 32.2% in 2025. During the term, the commune has mobilized many resources to support the construction and repair of 419 houses for poor households with housing difficulties. The rate of people participating in health insurance reached 100%, social insurance reached 17%.

National defense, security and foreign affairs were maintained. The militia and communal police forces operated effectively, proactively grasped the situation, maintained security and order, and promoted the movement of the entire people to protect national security. In particular, the model of "Drug-free commune" was vigorously implemented and brought about clear results. Foreign affairs associated with national border protection were maintained through exchange activities and coordinated bilateral patrols with Laos, contributing to building a peaceful and friendly border.

During the past term, Tien Phong commune also paid special attention to the application of science and technology, promoting digital transformation in management, production and social life. Many models such as medicinal plant cultivation, biological livestock farming, use of organic products... brought about clear economic efficiency. Information technology infrastructure is increasingly modern, actively supporting people in accessing information and public services.

From the practical leadership and direction of the last term, the Tien Phong Commune Party Committee has drawn many valuable lessons. Notably, it is building solidarity and unity within the Party and consensus among the people; focusing on the principle of democratic centralism, promoting the role of the people as the main subject; being flexible in organizing implementation, choosing the right breakthroughs; paying attention to building a team of cadres with strong expertise and good ethics; and always linking economic development with maintaining national defense and security.

Accelerate with strategic breakthroughs

Entering the 2025 - 2030 term, on the basis of the achievements, the Party Committee and the People of Tien Phong commune clearly define the general goals: Strengthening the building of the Party and a streamlined, clean and strong political system in all aspects; improving the quality of Party cell activities, promoting democracy, strengthening the great solidarity bloc, preserving and promoting the cultural identity of ethnic groups; at the same time, effectively exploiting local potentials and advantages to promote the development of business, services, agriculture and forestry in the direction of commodity production, associated with improving the quality and value of products. Along with that, promoting innovation, applying science and technology, implementing comprehensive digital transformation; paying attention to environmental protection, proactively responding to climate change; maintaining national defense and security, especially border security, ensuring political stability, social order and safety; gradually improving the material and spiritual life of the people. By 2030, strive to build Tien Phong commune into a top developed locality in the Northwestern border area of ​​Nghe An province.

To realize that goal, Tien Phong commune has set out 23 key targets in the fields of economy, culture - society, environment, national defense - security, Party building and political system. Along with that are 5 key task groups, 3 strategic breakthroughs and 2 main solution groups to concentrate all resources, promote combined strength to create a strong shift in comprehensive development.

Three breakthroughs are clearly identified, specific and strategic throughout the term:

The first,Improve the quality of human resources, considering this as the foundation for sustainable development. The commune will strengthen the leadership role of the Party in planning, training, and recruiting a team of cadres, civil servants, and public employees with political qualities, professional capacity, sense of responsibility, and aspiration to contribute, meeting the requirements of the new period.

Monday, focusing resources on developing digital infrastructure, promoting the application of digital transformation in leadership and management activities. The application of information technology will help improve the effectiveness of administrative reform, shorten the time for processing procedures for people and businesses, and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of government management. In addition, the commune will promote the application of digital technology in production and business, thereby improving the productivity, quality and competitiveness of agricultural, forestry and service products in the area.

Tuesday, maximizing the potential and advantages of the locality, focusing on economic development based on the strengths of agriculture - forestry, services and community tourism. The close connection between preserving traditional cultures of ethnic groups and developing ecotourism and community tourism is identified as a long-term direction to promote economic restructuring, create jobs, increase income for people, contributing to building sustainable new rural areas.