Que Phong: Focus on implementing the Resolution of the 21st District Party Congress

PV:Implementing the Resolution of the 21st District Party Congress, term 2015-2020, despite many difficulties, Que Phong district still achieved many results in many fields. Could you please tell us about the outstanding results of the district in the past half term?
Comrade Lu Dinh Thi:In the past half term, with the attention of the Central Government and the province in supporting and investing in economic development, Que Phong district has focused on directing the implementation of the Resolution of the 21st District Party Congress, term 2015-2020 with a high determination, and has achieved many remarkable results.

Leaders of Que Phong district awarded the district police for their achievements in fighting drug crimes. Photo: Quang An

The average economic growth rate in the area reached 7.28%/year, of which the growth rate managed by the district reached 7.47%/year. Total social investment capital reached over 1,800 billion VND; since the beginning of the term, the total budget revenue in the area has reached over 82.7 billion VND (the target by 2020 is 60-65 billion VND/year).

The economic structure of the sector continues to shift positively, in the right direction. Agriculture, forestry and fishery have developed quite well, focusing on developing key products into commodity products with high economic value, the total production value (2010 comparative price) of the whole sector managed by the district reached 917 billion VND; the internal structure of the sector has shifted positively, the proportion of agriculture has gradually decreased, the forestry and fishery sectors have gradually promoted their potential and strengths.

Many production models with high economic efficiency have been built such as: Japonica rice, safe vegetables, mushroom cultivation, passion fruit, local black pigs, ducks, local chickens, precious medicinal herbs such as yellow flower tea, codonopsis, purple cardamom, sorghum... The aquaculture area is estimated at 238 hectares, of which cage aquaculture on the surface of hydroelectric lakes, rivers and streams, aquatic products with high economic value are being invested and supported; the output of aquatic products caught reached 1,044 tons of all kinds.

Continue to effectively implement the work of forest protection, afforestation and forest care, gradually socialize forestry, ensure stable coverage at 75.6%, exceeding the target of the Congress Resolution by 2.6%.

Fish farming in Hua Na Hydropower Reservoir brings high income to people in Dong Van commune. Photo: Quang An

The cultural and social fields have many positive changes: Up to now, there have been 25 schools meeting national standards, and it is expected that by the end of 2020, 33/46 schools will have met national standards. Attention has been paid to medical work and people's health care. Social security work and policies for people with meritorious services have been well implemented. Hunger eradication and poverty reduction work has been regularly focused on.

Mobilized all resources to develop the economy, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty; the poverty rate decreased from 51.43% in 2015 to 39.45% in 2017 (target of 4-5% reduction per year). Ensured border security, domestic security, investigated and destroyed many drug trafficking rings, hotspots and hundreds of drug trafficking and transporting subjects with high efficiency, received commendation and recognition from superiors.

Class time at Que Son Kindergarten. Photo: Quang An

PV:To achieve the above results, the leadership and direction of Party committees at all levels is very important. Could you tell us about the outstanding results in Party building work in the district?

Comrade Lu Dinh Thi:First of all, the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee and grassroots Party committees continue to focus on implementing well the Party building work in terms of ideology and organization, paying attention to mass mobilization work, strengthening inspection and supervision work; continuing to innovate the leadership methods of Party committees at all levels in a comprehensive, focused, key direction, close to reality.
Regarding ideological work, in conjunction with the dissemination and implementation of the Party's resolutions and directives, we have focused on directing the implementation in the spirit of Directive 03-CT/TW, Directive 05-CT/TW, dated May 15, 2016 of the Politburo on promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle and Resolution 4 of the Central Committee (12th tenure) on Party building. Thereby, raising awareness, creating consensus and unanimity among the entire political system, cadres, party members and people in overcoming limitations and shortcomings, determined to implement the goals of the Resolutions of Party Congresses at all levels.
Regarding organizational and personnel work, continue to improve the apparatus at all levels and rectify and improve the leadership capacity of Party committees at all levels. Implement well the planning, training, promotion and appointment of cadres; develop job position projects and streamline the apparatus. Focus on directing grassroots Party organizations to promote Party member development and improve the quality of new Party members. In 2.5 years, the whole district has opened 15 Party admission training classes for 1,350 outstanding people; assessed and recommended the District Party Committee to admit 615 Party members, equal to 68.3% of the term plan.
Inspection and supervision work has been focused on implementing the motto "inspection must be focused, supervision must be expanded"; in addition to implementing the inspection and supervision program of Party committees and Party committee inspection committees, attention has been paid to promoting the role of Party committees and Party committee members in supervising and urging the grassroots to perform their tasks. Inspection and supervision work has been linked with strict handling of organizations and individuals violating Party discipline, thereby rectifying and improving the leadership capacity and fighting strength of Party committees at all levels.

Passion fruit has high yield in Que Phong area. Photo: Quang An

The Standing Committee of the District Party Committee also focused on directing the implementation of mass mobilization work, directing the innovation of the activities of the Fatherland Front and mass organizations in the direction of focusing on mobilizing people to implement key socio-economic goals, ensuring security and order at the grassroots level, and consolidating national solidarity. In particular, promoting dialogue between Party committees, authorities with people, cadres, union members and association members to resolve difficulties and obstacles at the grassroots level. Thanks to that, many people's movements have changed quite clearly, such as: the movement to build new rural areas, the movement to transform the structure in agricultural production, and the clearance of traffic safety corridors; many outstanding and pressing issues have been resolved, no hot spots have occurred, and few petitions and complaints have been sent to higher levels.

The model of growing grass combined with raising large livestock is applied by many households in Tien Phong commune. Photo: Quang An

Focus on directing the effective implementation of projects in education, especially the Project "Improving the comprehensive quality of education and training in Que Phong district in the period of 2015 - 2020". Promote vocational training. Perform well the tasks of local defense and military work. Strongly and resolutely carry out the work of fighting and preventing crimes, especially drug crimes, illegal exploitation of forest products and minerals...