Strive to soon turn Do Luong into a town
(Baonghean) - In 2017, the total production value of Do Luong district reached 14,197.37 billion VND, an increase of 19.01% compared to 2016. The growth rate reached 15.11%; average income per capita reached 39.96 million VND/year. State budget revenue reached 223 billion VND, an increase of 12.6% compared to the estimate.
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| A corner of Do Luong town. Photo: Document |
Comrade Ngoc Kim Nam:In 2017, the Do Luong District Party Committee carried out political tasks in favorable conditions: Emulation activities to celebrate the country's major holidays created a joyful and exciting atmosphere among the people. The district received the attention of provincial leaders, departments, branches and unions... Cadres, party members and people of all walks of life made great efforts, so at the end of 2017, many socio-economic indicators achieved encouraging results.
Total production value reached 14,197.37 billion VND, up 19.01% compared to 2016. Growth rate reached 15.11%; average income per capita reached 39.96 million VND/year. State budget revenue reached 223 billion VND, up 12.6% compared to the estimate. In 2017, the whole district achieved 518 new rural criteria, an increase of 63 criteria compared to 2016, an average of 16.18 criteria per commune; 2 communes met new rural standards in 2017, bringing the total number of communes meeting new rural standards to 12.
The district coordinated with investors to implement the projects: Minh Anh Garment Factory in Quang Son Commune (phase 1 put into operation - attracting 1,000 workers); took steps to attract the project "Commercial center combined with traditional market in Yen Son and the town of Hai An Cooperative", Viet Duc high-tech livestock complex in My Son Commune; Aluminum composite panel material factory in Lac Son Industrial Cluster, Giang Son Hot Mineral Water, BT Traffic Road and invested in the construction of the new urban residential area Vuon Xanh.
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| Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee awarded the Certificate of recognition of meeting new rural standards to Trang Son commune (Do Luong). Photo: Huu Hoan |
At the same time, the district successfully organized the 8th Grassroots and District Sports Festival. Notably, for the first time, the district welcomed mass art troupes from 6 provinces to organize mobile propaganda activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day, which was highly appreciated in the organization. In order to promote the value of historical relics, in 2017, the district mobilized 1.5 billion VND from the society to restore and embellish items of the Qua Son Temple National Historical Relic.
Local defense - security - military work has been strengthened and consolidated, maintaining political security and social order and safety in the area.
Reporter:One of the highlights of Do Luong’s achievements in 2017 was attracting investment. In your opinion, how does this sector contribute to the district’s socio-economic development?
Comrade Ngoc Kim Nam:The district has a number of outstanding projects, namely: Foreign-invested garment factory in Lac Son Industrial Cluster, Song Lam Cement Factory in Bai Son Commune. At the same time, it is actively coordinating with investors to implement projects such as: Minh Anh Factory in Quang Son Commune, Commercial Center combined with traditional market in Yen Son Commune and Hai An Cooperative Town, High-tech livestock complex in My Son Commune, hot spring project in Giang Son...
The project that the district is focusing on implementing is the Minh Anh Factory with the largest scale in the North Central region. Currently, the factory is providing free vocational training for 1,000 workers, and will produce diverse garment products, serving the domestic market and exporting to demanding markets such as the US and Europe. If the factory operates stably, it will create jobs for 6,000 - 7,000 workers not only in Do Luong district but also in neighboring districts such as Yen Thanh, Nghi Loc, Anh Son, Thanh Chuong.
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| Boat racing at Qua Son Temple Festival. Photo by Huu Hoan |
Reporter:To create a breakthrough in 2018 and the following years, what tasks and solutions will Do Luong district focus on, comrade?
Comrade Ngoc Kim Nam:In 2018, Do Luong district celebrated its 55th anniversary, the third year of implementing the Resolution of the 20th District Party Congress, term 2015 - 2020. Determining this as an important and key year, the mid-term implementation results will be evaluated, accordingly the district identifies the following key solutions for direction and operation:
1. Continue to review mechanisms and regulations to remove difficulties for production and business, encourage and attract investment from domestic and foreign economic sectors to invest in the district. Well implement key projects, programs, and 5-year plan targets for the period 2016-2020. Strive to achieve a total product growth rate in the area in 2018 of about 11.5 - 12%;
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| Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Minh Anh Factory (Do Luong). Photo: Huu Hoan |
3. Focus on directing in the field of culture - tourism: Mobilize capital sources from socialization and budget capital to gradually restore and embellish the Project "Preservation and embellishment of the historical and cultural relic of Qua Son Temple"; coordinate the organization of cultural and spiritual tourism activities along the route "Uncle Ho's Hometown - Truong Bon - Qua Son Temple Relic Complex - Ba But Pagoda", combined with Giang Son hot spring - Milestone 0 - Tan Ky.
4. Prioritize education and training, develop high-quality human resources; maintain comprehensive education quality, and ensure that key education quality is always at the top of the province.
5. Maintain political security, social order and safety, local military defense; direct timely handling of arising incidents, prevent hot spots from occurring, and create favorable conditions for socio-economic development.
6. Continue to promote local traditions, unite, work together, overcome all difficulties and challenges; overcome conservative and stagnant thinking; create high consensus in the whole society to promote socio-economic development, strive to soon turn Do Luong into a town in the future.
Reporter:Thank you for this exchange!
