Tan Ky: Promoting the application of science and technology

(Baonghean) - On the occasion of the beginning of the New Year 2017, Nghe An Newspaper reporters interviewed comrade Pham Van Hoa - Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Tan Ky district.

PV:As this is the first year of implementing the socio-economic development plan for the 2015-2020 term, can you summarize the achievements in the socio-economic development of your district last year?

Comrade Pham Van Hoa:With the strong leadership and direction of Party committees at all levels, local authorities and the efforts of the district's cadres and people, in 2016, Tan Ky achieved some remarkable results: Total production value for the year is estimated at 4,426.6 billion VND, an increase of 7.6%.

The economic structure shifted in a positive direction: agriculture, forestry and fishery accounted for 42.2%, down 0.5%; industry and construction accounted for 23.1%, up 0.4%; services accounted for 34.7%; the average added value per capita was estimated at 21.5 million VND, up 2.3 million VND compared to 2015.

Investment promotion activities have achieved many positive results. In 2016, the district was approved by the Provincial People's Committee for investment policy and allowed to survey and select construction sites for 5 projects.

In terms of culture and society, there has been much progress, with 4 more schools meeting national standards, bringing the total number of schools meeting national standards to 41, accounting for 58%. Jobs have been created for 2,300 people, an increase of 31.2% compared to 2015. Hunger eradication and poverty reduction work continues to receive attention, direction, and is implemented effectively and promptly. The poverty rate is expected to decrease to 13.8% by the end of the year.

The new rural construction movement was thoroughly implemented by localities, focusing on directing Nghia Thai commune to reach the new rural target in 2016. Focusing on directing the conversion of agricultural cooperatives operating under the 2012 Cooperative Law. Appraising and granting farm certificates in 2015 with 35 new farms granted and 42 farms changed; in 2016, 35 farms were submitted for appraisal.

National defense and security are maintained. The building of the political system is focused on, promptly implementing the Resolution of the 12th National Party Congress, Directive 05 of the Politburo; organizing the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels, promptly completing the post-election apparatus. The work of cadres is focused on improving, effectively implementing the promotion, appointment, and rotation of cadres; streamlining the payroll, restructuring the team of cadres, civil servants, and public employees.

Comrade Pham Van Hoa - Deputy Secretary of District Party Committee, Chairman of Tan Ky District People's Committee.

PV:It is known that in 2016, Tan Ky district achieved many results in the field of investment promotion; could you tell us about the specific results?

Comrade Pham Van Hoa:In recent years, the transport infrastructure has been gradually improved and upgraded, people's lives have been raised day by day, people are eager to get rich right in their homeland. Especially, since the Ho Chi Minh road was put into use, Tan Ky is located on the North - South highway, convenient for trade. Investors have come to Tan Ky more and more.

In 2016, Hoang Nguyen Company Limited invested and put into operation a roofing tile and cotto tile factory in Nghia Dung commune with a capacity of 22 million tiles/year and decorative cotto tiles of 2 million m2/year with a total investment of 150 billion VND. The district has also just started construction of a car showroom and commercial services project on Ho Chi Minh road, in Ky Tan commune of Van Minh Company Limited with a total investment of 60 billion VND, an area of ​​20,023.5 m2, expected to be completed and put into use by the end of 2016, the largest car showroom serving 11 western districts of Nghe An, mainly trucks, trailers, dump trucks, with a scale of 850 vehicles/year. Kieu Phuong Tan Ky Company Limited also invested in an Australian cow breeding project with over 500 cows, with a total investment of 120 billion VND. The district is preparing to start construction of a high-tech tunnel brick and tile factory in Nghia Hoan commune...

Attracted the Hai An Market Management and Exploitation Construction Investment Cooperative (Bac Ninh) to invest in 3 large projects in Tan Ky town, with a total investment of hundreds of billions of VND, including the market and commercial center project with a total investment of 191.3 billion VND. Song Con Sugar Factory in Tan Ky also invested 120 billion VND to increase sugarcane pressing capacity. Some investors submitted documents requesting investment policies for some projects of Binh An Tan Ky High-Tech Brick and Tile Factory in Valley 70, Tan Long Commune; Superfine Stone Powder Processing Factory in Nghia Dung Industrial Cluster...

In the coming time, Tan Ky will continue to do a good job of site clearance and other legal procedures for investors to implement the project: High-tech tunnel brick and tile factory at Nghia Hoan Commune Industrial Cluster; Binh An Tan Ky high-tech brick and tile factory at Valley 70, Tan Long Commune; Marble and paving stone mining in Tan Xuan Commune; Sand and gravel mining in Nghia Dung Commune.

The district also continues to call for projects: Superfine stone powder processing factory; Natural and artificial granite tile factory; Tan Ky garment factory; Rubber product factory... In the agricultural sector, creating favorable conditions for investors to implement new projects: Project of concentrated lean pig farming with a scale of 4,500 heads/year; project of raising beef and breeding cows with a scale of 160,000 cows (120,000 beef cows and 40,000 breeding cows). Focus on attracting investment in the field of high-tech application, projects of raw material production areas associated with agricultural product processing and product consumption...

Production line of ceramic tiles and cotto tiles of Hoang Nguyen Company Limited in Nghia Dung commune.

PV:In 2017, what key tasks will Tan Ky district carry out, comrade?

Comrade Pham Van Hoa:Continue to implement the Action Program of the Resolution of the 20th District Party Congress. Strongly improve the investment environment, mobilize and effectively use resources, promote sustainable production and business development, strive to successfully achieve the 5-year socio-economic goals of 2016 - 2020; Ensure social security and welfare, improve people's lives; maintain political stability, strengthen national defense, ensure security and social order and safety.

Specifically, encourage and facilitate the attraction of investment projects in production and business, creating jobs for many workers. Promote the development of trade and services. Focus resources on investing in infrastructure construction, developing the traffic system, building infrastructure to serve life and production; speed up compensation and site clearance, and construction progress of key projects.

Focus on directing the implementation of Directive No. 06-CT/TU dated June 14, 2016 of the Provincial Party Standing Committee on accelerating the progress and improving the quality of new rural construction in the period of 2016 - 2020; directing the implementation of having 1 to 2 more communes meeting new rural standards in 2017; improving the quality and efficiency of operations under the "One-stop" mechanism at state administrative agencies at district and commune levels. Continue to organize well the work of job creation and vocational training for rural workers according to Decision No. 1956/CP of the Government. Strengthen the inspection of labor safety and fire prevention and fighting in the district.

PV:Thanks comrade!

Xuan Hoang

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