Nghe An: Mobilizing nearly 50 trillion VND in social investment capital

((Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of November 23, the Provincial People's Committee continued its regular meeting in November.

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Delegates focused on listening to and giving opinions on the content: Draft Resolution of the Provincial People's Council on the 2018 public investment plan and Draft Resolution of the Provincial People's Council on assigning civil servant staff in state management agencies of Nghe An province in 2018 and some other important contents.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting. Attending the meeting were Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee and leaders of departments and branches. Photo: Xuan Hoang

The report of the Department of Planning and Investment shows that: The total capital for balancing the local budget for concentrated investment according to Resolution 37/NQ-HDND dated December 16, 2016 of the Provincial People's Council is 1,180.8 billion VND, by October 31, 2017, the implemented volume is 1,108.447 billion VND, reaching 94.24% of the plan, to date, 994.497 billion VND has been disbursed, reaching 85.67% of the plan. It is estimated that all capital sources will be implemented and disbursed throughout the year according to the set plan.

The total social investment capital mobilized in 11 months is estimated at 49,572 billion VND, equal to 85.03% of the plan, up 13.54% over the same period. The whole year is estimated to exceed the set plan by 58,000-60,000 billion VND. Of which, some sources have increased quite a bit such as state budget capital, investment capital through ministries, central branches, capital from residents...

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting. Photo: Xuan Hoang

As of October 31, 2017, the province has granted new licenses to 152 projects with a total registered investment capital of 13,945 billion VND. 14 projects have been adjusted with an increased capital of 303.03 billion VND. It is expected that in 2017, 170 projects will be attracted with a total registered investment capital of about 24 trillion VND.

However, the site clearance for some projects in the area is still difficult. The main reason is that the compensation, support and resettlement policies when the State reclaims agricultural land under the provisions of the 2013 Land Law are much different from the 2003 Land Law, especially the issue of reclaiming agricultural land in Vinh city and neighboring districts.

Some localities have not paid attention to compensation, support and resettlement, especially the construction of resettlement areas has not been timely. Some problems in land management from the past, such as: encroachment on land originating from forestry farms, causing difficulties for compensation and support; land allocation beyond authority, not in accordance with planning.

Mr. Nguyen Hong Ky - Director of the Department of Transport proposed that the province soon continue to invest in upgrading the road from Thai Hoa Town to Hoang Mai Town. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Based on production and infrastructure arrangement, calculating capital sources in 2017, striving to mobilize investment capital for construction and infrastructure in the area in 2018 of about 65,000 billion VND, an increase of about 12% compared to 2017.

Discussing at the meeting, delegates expressed many opinions about public investment: Leaders of the Department of Education and Training said that the province needs to pay attention to investing in the school system, including investing in the construction of Huynh Thuc Khang and Phan Boi Chau High Schools.

The Department of Transport proposed that the province soon continue to invest in key transport projects: Thai Hoa Town to Hoang Mai Town and some other routes.

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recommends that to limit outstanding debt in basic construction, the province should select necessary projects for complete investment, and should not invest in a spread-out manner.

Next, the members of the Provincial People's Committee listened to the draft resolution on the assignment of civil servant positions in state administrative agencies and organizations of Nghe An province in 2018. The draft resolution on approving the total number of employees in public service units in 2018.

The Hoang Mai Town - Thai Hoa route opens up many opportunities for regional connectivity, promoting socio-economic development. Photo courtesy

Accordingly, the number of civil servants in the State administrative agencies and organizations of the People's Councils and People's Committees at the provincial and district levels in 2018 is 3,615 people. The total number of people working in public service units in 2018 is approved to be 62,253 people.

Regarding this draft, many members disagreed, because each industry has its own characteristics, especially education and health care which are in dire need of more human resources to perform professional tasks.

Also this afternoon, delegates heard a report on foreign affairs work in 2017, directions and tasks in 2018 and the Draft Resolution of the Provincial People's Council approving the total number of employees in public service units and Association organizations in 2018.

Xuan Hoang