Frankly pointing out the "difficult" and "hot" issues!

(Baonghean) - During group discussions, most delegates agreed that the socio-economic report presented by the Provincial People's Committee at the opening session truthfully reflected the advantages, difficulties, and collective efforts to maintain growth. Particularly in the investment sector, many delegates expressed expectations for new projects that would create breakthroughs; however, many opinions frankly pointed out the "difficult" and "pressing" issues that need to be addressed at the grassroots level...

Consider agricultural indicators and agricultural planning.

Right from the start of the discussion, in discussion group number 4, Mr. Vi Xuan Giap (representative from Con Cuong district) reflected on the fact that the targets in Con Cuong district were not being met due to crop failures in corn, rice, and other vegetables caused by prolonged drought. Summer-autumn agricultural products suffered heavy losses, with almost 100% of newly planted oranges and tea dying, and diseases becoming more prevalent. Regarding this issue, Mr. Phan The Phuong (representative from Nghia Dan district) suggested reconsidering agricultural targets for the last six months of the year. He expressed concern that some targets in the agricultural sector would be difficult to achieve due to the impact of the recent heatwave. For example, in Nghia Dan, almost all corn crops were destroyed; the summer-autumn crop was planned for 400 hectares but only about 100 hectares were cultivated. About a quarter of the sugarcane crop has died by this time. These are the visible problems, but there are other difficulties that have not yet been considered.

Peanuts are one of the agricultural products that are difficult to market (In the photo: Harvesting peanuts in Dien Thinh commune, Dien Chau district). Photo: Tran Canh Yen

At discussion group number 8, some delegates argued that some targets for the last six months of the year were still too high, such as industrial value being 1.6 times higher than the first six months, and service value being 1.5 times higher… However, the proposed solutions were still general and lacked breakthroughs to successfully achieve the set targets.

Regarding the draft resolution on the agricultural development plan for Nghe An province until 2020, with consideration to 2030, delegate Nguyen Van Thong (Con Cuong) stated that the country is actively integrating into the global economy and has signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement with the United States, which presents significant opportunities. Therefore, it is crucial to pay close attention to specific planning solutions and strategies for agricultural development, effectively addressing challenges. The question is how Nghe An's agricultural products can overcome limitations to become competitive in the integration process. He suggested that in the future, the resolution should focus on enhancing the competitiveness of agricultural products.

"Hot" situation for the electricity industry

Many delegates reflected in their group meetings that there were numerous pressing issues from voters regarding the electricity sector. The power grid runs along rural roads, and when roads are opened or new rural infrastructure is being developed, relocation is required, but the electricity sector is very slow in addressing these issues. Furthermore, the quality of electricity transmission is poor, with overload in many areas. New households face considerable difficulties in obtaining electricity connections. Households that are late in paying their electricity bills have their power cut off immediately, while repairs to power lines and poles are very slow.

The power grid infrastructure in Vinh City is not yet safe. Photo: Quang Ha

Delegate Nguyen Dinh Minh (Quynh Luu district), in discussion group number 8, also expressed concern about the slow repayment of initial investment in rural power grid substations. Meanwhile, in Quynh Luu district in particular and many other localities in general, the rural power grid is currently in a state of disrepair, with many areas severely degraded, unsafe to operate, and in need of renovation to meet the needs of rural economic development.

Proposal to revoke slow-moving projects.

At discussion group number 7, delegate Phan Cong Luu (Cua Lo Town) reflected the concerns of voters regarding projects that, after being licensed and allocated land, have remained unimplemented for decades. He suggested that the Provincial People's Committee should establish an inspection team and strengthen the review of projects, reclaiming the land if they are not implemented. He also pointed out that some projects are progressing too slowly and need to be accelerated, such as the Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard, the Lam River embankment road, and the Vinh - Cua Hoi road. Furthermore, he noted that the drainage system is not synchronized, leading to localized flooding during rainfall.

Delegate Pham Quang Toan (Thai Hoa Town) stated that the progress of upgrading National Highway 48 is slow; attention needs to be paid to directing the Song Sao Project Management Board to definitively resolve the issue of blasting affecting people's houses. Delegate Nguyen Huu Tuy (Hoang Mai Town) said that land clearance in the new town area is still facing many difficulties, and proposed increasing investment for resettlement projects, and providing timely support and resolution of land clearance costs for the Hoang Mai Industrial Park.

Delegate Phan Van Tuyen (Yen Thanh district), participating in the discussion in group 3, suggested that it is necessary to regularly inspect and monitor the effectiveness of investment projects. If a project is implemented slowly (stalled project) or has low efficiency, it should be revoked. Meanwhile, delegate Nguyen Thi Quynh Nga (Thanh Chuong district), in discussion group 6, proposed a clear assessment of economic models implemented in the province over the past period, identifying which models are effective and continuing to replicate them to increase farmers' income and ensure sustainable rural development.

Reporters' Team