Que Phong: More than 217 tons of rice go to people protecting the forest

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of October 25, Que Phong district received and distributed more than 217 tons of rice in the first phase to people taking care of and protecting the forest.

In 2017, 5,434 poor people in Que Phong district received rice according to Decision 2345/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister. Photo: Thuy Hang

According to Decision 2345/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister on supporting ethnic minorities and poor households to voluntarily receive, care for and protect forests, in 2017, Que Phong district had 5,434 poor people receiving rice, with a total amount of rice provided of 434,720 kg. Of which, Tri Le commune received the most with over 118 tons, Nam Giai with over 93 tons, Hanh Dich with over 82 tons, the rest were Quang Phong, Cam Muon, Thong Thu, Nam Nhong, Dong Van, Muong Noc, Chau Kim and Tien Phong.

Tri Le commune residents receive the first batch of rice. Photo: Thuy Hang

This time, Que Phong received and distributed 217,360 kg, the second batch is expected to be carried out in November.

Immediately after receiving the rice, the District People's Committee assigned the Forest Protection Department, the Forest Protection Management Board and the Commune People's Committees to notify people to receive rice distribution according to the approved quota.

In recent years, in Que Phong district, there have been 1,147 poor households voluntarily receiving, caring for and protecting 17,891.5 hectares of forest. In addition to propaganda on forest protection and fire prevention, timely support policies of the Party and State have encouraged and motivated people in protecting and developing forests.

Thuy Hang