Nghe An press conference to announce socio-economic situation in 2021
(Baonghean.vn) - According to Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long, Nghe An province hopes to continue receiving the attention and support of press agencies to promptly disseminate information on the results of socio-economic development, security and defense of the province.
On the morning of January 12, Nghe An Provincial People's Committee held a press conference to announce the socio-economic development situation in 2021.
Attending the press conference were comrade Bui Dinh Long - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of Party committees, relevant departments, branches and sectors, and representatives of central and local press agencies.
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Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Xuan Duc reported on the socio-economic results of Nghe An province in 2021. Photo: Thanh Le |
GROWTH RANKED 22/63 PROVINCES AND CITIES IN THE COUNTRY
In 2021, all levels and sectors of Nghe An have proactively, actively and promptly implementedCongress Resolutiondelegates of the 19th Provincial Party Committee and the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress; successfully organized the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.
The province has also proactively proposed and actively coordinated with central agencies to submit to the National Assembly for approval Resolution No. 36 on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Nghe An province.
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A representative of the Transport Newspaper reflects on the slow handling of traffic corridor violations. Photo: Thanh Le |
The epidemic situation in the area is basically under control and a roadmap for safe and flexible adaptation is being implemented, effectively controlling the Covid-19 epidemic according to Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP of the Government, while at the same time opening up to carry out socio-economic development tasks.
Despite many difficulties, Nghe An's economy still maintains its growth momentum when the growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) reaches 6.2%, ranking 22nd out of 63 provinces and cities nationwide and 3rd among provinces in the North Central region.
State budget revenue is estimated at 18,936 billion VND. Budget expenditure is estimated at 27,984 billion VND.
The agriculture, forestry and fishery sector continues to be stable. This year, Nghe An is expected to have 20 more communes meeting new rural standards, bringing the total number of communes in the province to 300, accounting for 72.99% of the total number of communes. Seven district-level units have completed the task of building and meeting new rural standards.
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Director of the Department of Construction Nguyen Truong Giang answered and clarified the opinions of journalists about handling projects behind schedule. Photo: Thanh Le |
Industrial production maintained a good growth rate. The industrial production index is estimated to increase by 16.01% over the same period in 2020. The total social investment capital in the province in 2021 is estimated at VND 82,953 billion, up 9.49% over 2020. Investment attraction has many changes; the work of supporting and removing difficulties for businesses has received attention and direction.
As of December 31, 2021, the province has granted new licenses to 119 projects and adjusted 156 projects with a total newly granted and increased capital of VND 44,114.22 billion. 1,957 new enterprises have been established.
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Garment factory creates jobs for Nghe An workers. Photo: Thanh Le |
Administrative reform and State management continue to be promoted; administrative discipline and order are strictly implemented; the year of "Promoting the responsibility of leaders in administrative reform" is actively implemented; the motto is "Fast - Correct - Effective" in advising and resolving administrative procedures for people and businesses.
The fields of culture, society and social security continue to receive attention and direction. National defense and security continue to be maintained, and social order and safety are ensured.
Discussing at the conference, the opinions of journalists reflected the situation of some construction projects that have been unfinished for many years, asking the authorities to provide solutions to handle them; clean water; the situation of "protecting" overloaded vehicles; guiding people to return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet while ensuring epidemic prevention and control; the purchase of Viet A test kits; the implementation of programs and resolutions of the Party Congresses at all levels of Nghe An province,...
PRESS ACCOMPANYING THE PROVINCE
Concluding the press conference, Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that to achieve important results in socio-economic development in 2021, there are positive and effective contributions ofpress agencies, of journalists and reporters in the area. The activities of the press agency have closely followed the leadership and direction of the Party and the State, and many issues reflected by the press have helped the province, departments and branches handle and resolve effectively.
“Press agencies have accompanied the province at all times, in all spaces, and in all fields. Many journalists have not been afraid of difficulties and dangers to spread propaganda about the prevention and control of Covid-19 and natural disasters,” emphasized comrade Bui Dinh Long.
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Deputy Director of the Department of Health Tran Minh Tue responded to clarify the opinions of journalists reflecting on the health sector. Photo: Thanh Le |
According to the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, in addition to the achieved results, in 2021 there are still limitations such as: Some press agencies have not promptly reported on some complicated and sensitive cases, there are still some press agencies and reporters who have not operated according to their principles and purposes, taking advantage of their profession to do some things that benefit themselves, with impure motives...
Some departments, branches, sectors and localities have not actively coordinated in propaganda work with press agencies.
Comrade emphasized that in 2022, the epidemic situation is forecasted.Covid-19The situation is still complicated, socio-economic development depends on epidemic prevention and control work.
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Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long speaks at the press conference. Photo: Thanh Le |
In 2022, Nghe An province hopes to continue to receive the attention and support of press agencies to promptly disseminate information on the results of socio-economic development, security and defense of the province.
In particular, focusing on propagating the work of bringing the resolutions of the Party Congresses at all levels into life, the sessions of the Provincial People's Council; Resolution No. 36 on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Nghe An province; and projects in various fields.
Actively promote the work of controlling and preventing the Covid-19 epidemic, spread the message of implementing "5K" well, and the press joins the campaign to encourage people to confidently get vaccinated.
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Scene of the press conference. Photo: Thanh Le |
In addition, press agencies focused on promoting activities to celebrate the Party, celebrate Spring, take care of the poor during Tet, and advised people returning to their hometowns to strictly implement measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic./.