Quan Hanh Town (Nghi Loc) celebrates 30 years of establishment
(Baonghean.vn) – On the morning of August 23, Quan Hanh Town (Nghi Loc) celebrated its 30th anniversary (1986 – 2016).
As a place located on the North-South highway, Quan Hanh was established long ago as a train stop to pick up and drop off passengers and goods. In the years (1960-1965), Quan Hanh land was built into the political, economic and cultural center of Nghi Loc district. After the country was unified, trade and services in Quan Hanh land developed again.
In 1986, in response to the development needs of Nghi Loc district and to accelerate the urbanization of rural areas, Quan Hanh town was established - becoming the political, economic, cultural and social center of the district.
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Mr. Dang Khac Binh - Chairman of Quan Hanh Town People's Committee read a speech at the ceremony. |
In 2007, Quan Hanh town was expanded based on the adjustment of administrative boundaries of the communes: Nghi Long, Nghi Trung, Nghi Hoa and Nghi Dien. Quan Hanh town was invested in to meet the economic and social goals of the district; forming an urban area in the urban development system of "Vinh - Nghi Loc - Cua Lo".
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Delegates and many people of Quan Hanh town attended the ceremony. |
After 30 years of construction and development, the face of Quan town has been increasingly renewed; traffic infrastructure has been invested with 5 vertical routes (North - South) and 13 horizontal routes (East - West), making travel and trade convenient.
Small-scale industry and construction have also developed synchronously. The economic structure has shifted in the right direction. In 2016, the proportion of trade and services accounted for 69% (reaching 120 billion VND). The economic growth rate reached over 12%/year, the total food output reached over 1,600 tons/year. The average income per capita reached nearly 40 million VND/person/year.
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Playtime of children at Quan Hanh Town Kindergarten, Nghi Loc (Photo courtesy) |
The fields of culture, education, health care, and cultural institutions in the area have received investment attention, thanks to which the cultural and spiritual life of the people has been increasingly improved. Up to now, 8/10 hamlets have achieved the status of cultural units, 87% of families have met the standards of cultural families. Social order and safety are ensured, preventing crimes and social evils.
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Collectives and individuals were honored to receive certificates of merit from the Provincial People's Committee. |
On this occasion, the Provincial People's Committee awarded collectives and individuals who had made achievements in the process of building local government, contributing to the socio-economic development of the province. The District Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee of Nghi Loc District presented the Party Committee and people of Quan Hanh town with a banner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its establishment.
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