Thanh Khai Commune (Thanh Chuong) receives Certificate of recognition for meeting New Rural standards

On the morning of March 31, Thanh Khai commune, Thanh Chuong district solemnly held a ceremony to receive the Certificate of recognition of the commune meeting national new rural standards. Attending were representatives of the Nghe An New Rural Coordination Office and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

With the participation of the entire political system with clear direction, the locality has invested in the design and approval of planning. Along with that, land conversion has been carried out, gradually improving the work of irrigation and traffic with the total amount of money mobilized in the past 5 years being over 60 billion VND.

With the achievements, Thanh Khai commune was recognized by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee as a commune meeting New Rural standards: Photo: Huu Thinh

The highlight of Thanh Khai commune in the process of building new rural areas is that 100% of commune and district roads are asphalted or concreted; 70% of alleys and inner-field roads are hardened. In addition, the locality has done a good job in applying scientific and technological advances to production and livestock breeding; Changing the crop structure and production methods; Developing traditional occupations and services, contributing to increasing the average annual income per capita... Up to now,Average income per capita reached nearly 32 million VND/person/year; poverty rate is 3.5%.

Along with economic development, cultural and social activities are also of interest to the locality. The rate of cultural families is over 90%; The commune has a cultural house, a multi-purpose hall and a sports ground. 7/7 villages have cultural houses and campuses that meet standards. Cultural, artistic and sports activities are maintained and promoted.The education movement continues to be maintained and developed. Currently, the commune has 2 primary schools and kindergartens that have met national standards.

By October 2018, Thanh Khai had completed 19/19 criteria for building a new rural area. With these results, the commune was recognized by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee as a commune meeting the national standards for a new rural area in 2018.

Collectives and individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit by Thanh Chuong District People's Committee. Photo: Huu Thinh

Speaking at the ceremony, representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the People's Committee of Thanh Chuong district acknowledged, praised and hoped that the local Party Committee and people would continue to inherit traditions and overcome limitations to soon build Thanh Khai into one of the model new-style rural communes.

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 People's Committee of Thanh Chuong district for their outstanding achievements in the process of building new rural areas...

Thus, in 2018, Thanh Chuong had 4 communes reaching the NTM standard, bringing the total number of communes meeting NTM standards in the district to 15.