People's Council delegates question "commander" of Industry, Trade and Electricity sector
(Baonghean.vn) - The dialogues took place on the afternoon of July 19 at the question and answer session at the 6th session of the 17th Provincial People's Council (term 2016-2021). According to the assessment, the working session demonstrated an open and democratic spirit.
Here, many delegates questioned the leaders of the Department of Industry and Trade and the Electricity sector of Nghe An about two key groups of issues. These were the consequences arising as well as the operation of hydropower projects in the area in recent times and the shortcomings of the power grid infrastructure affecting people's lives.
According to the report of the Department of Industry and Trade, there are currently 32 hydropower projects in the province, concentrated in the western districts. Previously, the province had also withdrawn 15 projects because they did not meet the requirements.
Questioning the Ministry of Industry and Trade, delegates requested a long-term solution for households that have given up their land for hydropower projects for resettlement. In addition, some delegates also reported environmental pollution, lack of land for production, and domestic water in areas with hydropower projects:
| Ms. Lo Kim Ngan (Delegate of Que Phong district) |
| Ms. Lo Kim Ngan (Delegate of Que Phong district) |
Along with the "commanders" of the Industry and Trade and Electricity of Nghe An, participating in the question and answer session, Mr. Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also clarified some contents that delegates and voters were interested in:
| Mr. Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee clarified some issues about hydropower projects. |
Regarding the issue of power grid infrastructure, especially electricity in rural and mountainous areas, delegates all agreed that there are currently many shortcomings. That is, the power system is both lacking and weak. The handover of power grid infrastructure is facing many difficulties, while the system of power lines and poles has seriously degraded, threatening the lives and property of the people. There are also many problems with electricity usage such as: citizens of Vinh city but have to share power lines with Nghi Loc and Cua Lo districts. The overload has caused difficulties for customers consuming electricity:
| Ms. Lang Thi Hoai (delegate of Tan Ky district) |
| Ms. Ngo Thi Thu Hien reflects on the shortcomings in electricity use in Nghi Kim, Nghi Lien, Nghi An, Nghi Duc communes (Vinh City) |
Continuing to clarify the handover of the grid infrastructure to Nghe An Electricity Company, Mr. Huynh Thanh Dien said that according to calculations when handing over the grid, the total value of the system is 500 billion VND but Nghe An Electricity Company only has to pay 31 billion VND. Therefore, he requested the Electricity industry to implement it soon to ensure the rights of customers and people.
| Mr. Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee clarified some contents about the handover of power grid infrastructure and electricity prices in apartment buildings. |