Solving the problem of wasted land resources and labor shortage through training

On the morning of December 5, in Vinh city, the 18th term People's Council of Nghe An province solemnly opened the 25th session, term 2021 - 2026.

The Provincial People's Council divided into 4 groups to conduct the discussion. Group 2 included elected delegates from the following units: Nam Dan, Nghi Loc, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu. Mr. Ha Xuan Quang - Secretary of Dien Chau District Party Committee chaired the discussion.

Attending the discussion session of Group 2 were comrades: Nguyen Duc Trung - Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee; Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of relevant departments, branches, units and localities.

Overcoming waste of land resources and shortage of trained labor

In the group discussion, the delegates of the Provincial People's Council basically appreciated the drastic, synchronous, flexible and effective direction and management of the Provincial People's Committee, through which the province's socio-economic development has achieved many outstanding results. In addition, the Provincial People's Committee frankly and responsibly pointed out the shortcomings and limitations and proposed solutions to overcome them in the coming time.

Concerned about the issue of land resource waste, delegate Nguyen Cong Van said that state land management in recent times has made many efforts, but there are still many shortcomings and backlogs, especially the situation of a lot of land being left fallow, causing waste of resources.

According to delegate Van, the reason is that after restructuring, state-owned farms, forestry farms, and military units have not yet used or exploited all the land allocated by the State. Many projects are slow to be implemented, or not implemented, but still "hold" the land without construction.

In addition, in many localities, the number of land auctions organized for residential planning is greater than the needs of the people. Agricultural production is still simple and low in value, so many farmers abandon their fields and switch to other jobs. Delegate Van suggested that the Provincial People's Committee should have a solution to solve this situation.

Exchanging opinions from delegates, the leader of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment said that recently, the Provincial People's Committee has established many inspection teams and handled many slow-progressing projects.

In addition, the Provincial People's Committee has assigned departments and branches to pay attention to the management and effective use of land originating from state-owned agricultural and forestry farms and Youth Volunteer Corps. Regarding land auctions, it is recommended that localities pay attention to promoting land use value.

Regarding the low rate of vocational training for human resources in the province, delegate Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa - Deputy Chief of Office of the National Assembly Delegation and Provincial People's Council raised the issue that currently the demand for human resources of enterprises is very large, especially FDI enterprises in industrial zones. So, what solutions do the sectors have to advise the Provincial People's Committee to solve this problem, ensuring human resources for the development of the province?

Discussing this issue, Deputy Director of the Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs Ho Thi Chau Loan emphasized that this work is of great interest to the province, with the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee issuing Project No. 14, dated January 25, 2022 on training and developing skilled human resources in the province for the period 2021 - 2025, with a vision to 2030.

Currently, the province has annually organized training for about 60,000 - 65,000 workers at all levels, thereby increasing the rate of trained workers to an estimated more than 70%, with about 30% having certificates. Despite efforts, vocational training activities for workers have not met the needs of businesses.

Stating the reasons, the Deputy Director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs said that the connection between training institutions and businesses has not been regular, close and long-term. Besides, the facilities, equipment and teachers of training institutions are still limited and difficult. In leadership and direction, there are times when the work is not close and regular; the survey of training needs, linked with job creation, is not close in some places.

To overcome this situation, Deputy Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Ho Thi Chau Loan said that in the coming time, information and propaganda work will be promoted; attention will be paid to effectively implementing Resolution 32 of the Provincial People's Council, 2022 on strengthening training and human resource development in Nghe An province.

To clarify this issue, delegate Ho Van Dam - Principal of Vietnam - Korea Vocational College said that in order for ethnic minority children to go to vocational school, it is necessary to have the cooperation of the whole family, locality and school. At the same time, it is necessary to add more teachers to colleges and vocational secondary schools to ensure teaching work.

Discussing the agricultural sector, delegate Ho Sy Nguyet suggested paying attention to developing rural markets, soon having policies to develop rural market infrastructure; having policies to support offshore fishing; and overcoming degradation points caused by landslides when constructing coastal roads.

The representative of the Department of Industry and Trade said that the whole province has 370 rural markets, of which 3/4 have been degraded. Although the province has issued policies, they are now not suitable and have been abolished. Therefore, there is a great need for policies to develop rural markets.

Discussing the issue of aquatic product exploitation, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Thanh Vinh said that recently the province has issued many policies to support fishermen in aquatic product exploitation and capture.

In the long term, the Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said that it will increase aquaculture, reduce fishing, and change jobs for this force, in addition to strictly implementing regulations on seafood exploitation. In addition, the industry will advise the Provincial People's Committee to submit to the Provincial People's Council to issue more appropriate and effective policies.

Determination and effort to achieve the highest targets

Speaking at the discussion, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung analyzed and clarified the outstanding results; shortcomings and difficulties in the socio-economic, defense and security situation of the province in 2024.

The year 2025 is of special importance, the final year to implement the targets and goals of the term, with many important events of the country, the year to hold party congresses at all levels, towards the 20th Provincial Party Congress, the 14th Party Congress, and the year to carry out the important task of streamlining the organization and apparatus of the political system at all levels.

The Provincial Party Secretary and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that this is also the year we must "accelerate and break through" to achieve the highest target of the entire term. Therefore, the Provincial People's Committee proposed the Provincial People's Council to target a growth rate of 9.5-10.5% to be determined and make efforts to achieve the double-digit growth target of 2025.

"We have the confidence, foundation, and efforts to achieve the above targets and objectives. Because in 2025, the province has development orientations, resources from the Central's mechanisms and policies, and the results of FDI projects that the province has attracted in the past time," said the Provincial Party Secretary and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

The head of the Provincial Party Committee and People's Committee said that the province will focus on carefully preparing the contents to organize party congresses at all levels, towards the 20th Provincial Party Congress and the 14th Party Congress.

At the same time, proactively implementing the task of arranging and streamlining the apparatus, staff and civil servants in accordance with the direction of General Secretary To Lam is "no longer possible". In particular, it is requested that leaders, Party Committee members and delegates of the Provincial People's Council must be exemplary and determined to effectively carry out this task.

Besides, the province will mobilize resources to implement key projects of the province on the principle of focus and key points to create development momentum for the province in the new term.

On the other hand, focus resources on difficult areas, especially the Program to mobilize and support the construction and repair of houses for the poor and people with housing difficulties, promote administrative reform and digital transformation to keep up with trends, unlock resources, and liberate production capacity.

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung also requested that the Provincial People's Council delegates in their positions pay attention to and work with the locality to resolve issues related to the people, thereby ensuring stability, security, order and absolute social safety, especially during the time of organizing Party Congresses at all levels.

Exchanging and discussing issues of concern to the Provincial People's Council delegates, Provincial Party Secretary and Provincial People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Trung said that many issues raised by delegates were correct and accurate but needed time to be resolved.

In particular, the problem of land management and use of farms and forestry farms still has many limitations, has been prolonged, but to recover and hand over to localities or investors for more effective use is not easy. The province has also been determined in handling slow-to-implement and unimplemented projects, but there are still many problems in the handling process.

Provincial Party Secretary and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung affirmed that provincial leaders and sectors are very concerned about ensuring labor resources for businesses, especially FDI enterprises.

Recently, the Provincial Party Standing Committee has approved a Directive on strengthening the Party's leadership in connecting labor supply and demand, solving employment problems, and attracting workers for domestic and FDI enterprises in the area so that all levels, sectors, and localities can participate vigorously to ensure the requirements on quantity and quality of labor resources for enterprises.