The increase in land prices in Nghe An is within the framework of government regulations.

On the afternoon of December 10, under the chairmanship of comrade Hoang Van Phi - Secretary of Hung Nguyen District Party Committee, the elected Provincial People's Council delegates in group 4 including the units: Hung Nguyen, Nam Dan and Nghi Loc conducted a group discussion session.

Also attending were representatives of provincial departments, branches and sectors; leaders of Hung Nguyen, Nam Dan and Nghi Loc localities. Photo: Thanh Le

Lack of motivational projects

Participating in giving opinions on the results of socio-economic development, delegate Hoang Nghia Hieu - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee said that the results of socio-economic development have many positive changes. However, the growth rate (GRDP) has not met expectations.

Explaining the reason, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee said: The province still lacks major breakthrough projects. According to the province's orientation, it focuses on attracting large projects, however, these projects have not been implemented yet.

Clarifying the content that people are interested in, which is the increase in land prices, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee said that at the 12th session of the 17th Provincial People's Council, the Resolution on principles of valuation and land price list of all types of land for the period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024 in Nghe An province will be passed.

Delegate Hoang Nghia Hieu's opinion on the proposal to increase land prices. Clip: Thanh Cuong

“The increase in land prices is within the Government's regulations on land prices in Nghe An. At the same time, the increase in land prices must ensure harmony: the interests of the people, the interests of businesses, state tax collection as well as investment attraction” - the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Hoang Nghia Hieu clarified the province's socio-economic development results in 2019. Photo: Thanh Le

Delegate Dang Quang Hong (Nghi Loc) expressed concern about high tax debt; slow site clearance in some key projects; the number of operating enterprises only reached 58% of the total number of registered enterprises; the quality of national standard schools was not sustainable; thereby suggesting that the Provincial People's Committee should pay attention to investment resources for education.

Environmental pollution frustration

Referring to the issue of environmental pollution, delegate Dinh Thi An Phong (Nghi Loc) said: Environmental pollution in the area is a matter of concern to delegates during the meetings; however, there are issues that have been reported but not yet resolved, such as: Pollution at Rao Dung culvert, Nghi Thai commune (Nghi Loc) was proposed by delegates 5 times during the 2 terms of the Provincial People's Council. However, it has not been resolved yet.

Delegate Dinh Thi An Phong reflects on unresolved environmental pollution. Photo: Thanh Le

Regarding the issue of environmental pollution, Vice Chairman of Nghi Loc District People's Committee Nguyen Duc Tho said: Nghi Yen landfill does not have the budget to relocate households affected by environmental pollution. It is estimated that the resettlement of these 76 households will require about 100 billion VND; therefore, the province is requested to balance the budget to relocate households to resettlement areas to stabilize their lives soon.

The Vice Chairman of Nghi Loc District People's Committee reflected on the difficult drainage situation for the industrial park, especially during the flood season. The district has repeatedly made recommendations to the Southeast Economic Zone Management Board but has not yet been able to resolve the issue; the locality hopes that the province will promptly resolve the issue to minimize environmental pollution.

Receiving the opinions of the delegates, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long requested that departments and branches focus on clarifying the urgent petitions of the people. Photo: Thanh Le

The delegates' discussion opinions reflected on resolving difficulties after merging hamlets and communes and the allowance regime for cadres after the merger; all levels and sectors need to pay attention to resolving voters' petitions; managing labor export; compensation for the Nam Dan bara culvert project; returning the rural low-voltage power grid; clarifying public debt...

Waste treatment at the new Nghi Yen landfill (Nghi Loc). Photo: Lam Tung

Concluding the discussion, comrade Hoang Van Phi acknowledged and highly appreciated the responsible comments of the delegates. The comments will be compiled and reported by the group at the discussion session in the hall tomorrow morning (December 11).