Chau Hong Commune: Striving to become a well-off commune

(Baonghean) - During the 2010 - 2015 term, Chau Hong commune (Quy Hop) oriented agricultural production towards intensive farming, promoted the application of scientific and technological advances, mechanization, introduced new varieties with high productivity and quality into cultivation; developed livestock and forestry towards commodity production. The total value of agricultural - forestry - fishery production in 2015 of the commune is estimated at 19.7 billion VND, an increase of 10.8 billion VND compared to 2011. The average growth rate of industry - handicrafts in the 2011 - 2015 period reached 13%, contributing significantly to creating jobs and income for workers, promoting the development of the commune's economy.

Currently, there are 19 enterprises operating in the area of ​​mineral exploitation and processing that have proactively invested in applying new technology to improve productivity, increase business revenue and income for workers. Along with that, the state management of land, natural resources and environment has been strengthened; during the term, 152 inter-sectoral inspections of land, natural resources and environment were conducted; 98 violations were handled and the district was requested to resolve 6 cases of illegal mineral exploitation, 9 cases of illegal ore crushing tables causing environmental pollution were suspended and 2 enterprises had expired their exploitation period.

Chau Hong Commune Health Station was newly built and put into use in early 2015.

Regarding new rural construction, attention is paid from the planning step, determining priority criteria and focusing on directing implementation; up to now, the commune has concreted 2.2 km of inter-hamlet roads, cleared land to expand 4.91 km of roadbeds; mobilized people to contribute, donate land and crops with a total value of 748,767 million VND; mobilized 1,528 working days; supported businesses (money, materials, machinery) to build a martyrs' memorial with a total value of 1,080.72 million VND.

The cultural and social fields have received investment attention. Up to now, school facilities have basically met the requirements of teaching and learning; the quality of education has changed significantly; the annual junior high school graduation rate is over 98%, with 15 to 20 students passing the entrance exams to public universities and colleges; the socialization of education has achieved many positive results, with schools mobilizing an average of 30 to 40 million VND each year to build facilities. The community learning center has gradually promoted good efficiency. During its term, it has coordinated the organization of 27 science and technology training courses, short-term vocational training for more than 1,000 people, and granted vocational certificates to 61 workers.

The movement “All people unite to build a cultural life in residential areas” has gradually gone into depth; contributing to preserving and promoting traditional cultural values ​​and good customs of the nation, implementing civilized lifestyles in weddings and funerals, gradually pushing back backward customs. During the term, 2 cultural villages were built, increasing the number of villages achieving the title of cultural village to 9/11 villages; the rate of cultural families in 2015 is estimated at 67%.

Primary health care for the people, implementation of population and family planning policies, protection and care for maternal and child health have many progressive changes. The commune health station has 1 doctor, basic medical facilities and equipment to meet the requirements of protection, health care and medical examination and treatment for the people.

Chau Hong people (Quy Hop) harvest the rice crop.

Social, labor, and employment policies have achieved many positive results. During the term, jobs were created for 573 workers, 10 people went to work abroad, career counseling for 230 workers, vocational training according to Decision 1956/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister for 150 workers; poverty reduction from 41.2% (in 2011, according to the old standard) to 29% according to the new standard. Full and timely payment of benefits for people with meritorious services and social protection beneficiaries; annual health insurance cards issued in accordance with regulations; ensuring social security.

Regarding the construction of the political system, to bring policies and resolutions into life, the Commune Party Committee regularly innovates and is creative in disseminating and implementing... During the term, 48 new Party members were admitted, and 22 comrades were awarded 30, 40 and 50-year Party membership badges. The Party Committee has achieved the title of Strong Party Cell for 5 consecutive years. In 2014, 86% of Party cells were classified as Strong Party Cells.

Based on the results achieved, in the 2015 - 2020 term, Chau Hong commune strives to achieve an economic growth rate of 8% by 2020; total budget revenue in the area reaches 157 million VND; average income per capita: 35 million VND/year. Create remarkable changes in education, health care, and culture. Effectively implement economic development programs to solve employment, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty; encourage the development of domestic job introduction services and labor export; annually reduce the poverty rate by 2 - 3%...; build Chau Hong commune to become a fairly well-off commune among the highland communes of the district.

Luong Van Long

(Party Secretary of Chau Hong Commune)