Dong Van Commune (Thanh Chuong) received the Certificate of recognition for meeting New Rural standards.

Attending the ceremony were representatives of the provincial Office for New Rural Development Coordination, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; local leaders and many people. Photo: Dinh Ha

Being a land rich in tradition, located in the center of the district but purely agricultural, with a low starting point. Over the years, the Party Committee and people of Dong Van have united, overcome difficulties, innovated, and created strong development steps.

Implementing the National Target Program on New Rural Construction, with the participation of the entire political system, together with the joint efforts and consensus of the entire population, in the past 5 years, the commune has mobilized over 70 billion VND to invest in developing various fields.

Accordingly, the locality has invested in designing and approving planning; gradually improving traffic and irrigation work; up to now, 70-100% of village, hamlet and communal roads have been paved with asphalt and concrete; promoted the application of scientific and technological advances in livestock production, changed crop structure, production methods, etc.

Thanks to that, the average income of people increased annually, from 30.7 million VND/person in 2017 to 32.9 million VND/person/year in 2018; the poverty rate decreased to 3.2%.

The hat-making profession in Tien Kieu village, Dong Van commune attracts a large number of rural workers. Photo: Dinh Ha

Along with economic development, the locality pays attention to developing the fields of culture, education, health; improving the spiritual life of the people. Up to now, the rate of cultural families in Dong Van has reached 87%, with 10 villages, 4 units, and 7 clans achieving cultural titles. Cultural institutions have been invested in and built, contributing to promoting cultural, artistic, and sports activities in the locality..

The education movement continues to be maintained and developed. Currently, the commune has 2 primary and secondary schools that have met national standards.

By October 2018, Dong Van commune had completed 19/19 criteria for building New Rural Areas and was recognized by the Provincial People's Committee Chairman as a Commune meeting National New Rural Area standards in 2018.

Comrade Nguyen Van Lap - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development awarded the Certificate of Recognition of the Commune meeting the New Rural Standards and a reward of 500 million VND to the leaders of Dong Van Commune. Photo: Dinh Ha

Speaking at the ceremony, representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the People's Committee of Thanh Chuong district praised and recognized the achievements of the locality; at the same time, they hoped that the Party Committee and people of Dong Van would continue to inherit the tradition, overcome difficulties; and soon build Dong Van into one of the model New Rural communes.

Collectives and individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for their outstanding achievements in the movement to build new rural areas. Photo: Dinh Ha

On this occasion, 4 collectives and 4 individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, many collectives and individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit by the District People's Committee for their outstanding achievements in the movement to build new rural areas./.