New targets for rural development may be fulfilled ahead of schedule
VGP - By the end of 2024, at least 35 more communes will be designated as role model rural areas, bringing the total number to more than 80 and surpassing the original goals of the program, said Nguyen Xuan Dai, Director of the Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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After more than three years of implementation, many goals of the Ha Noi Party Committee's Program 04-CTr/TU (March 17, 2021) have been successfully achieved. Thanks to the efforts and dedication of the entire political system and the support of the community, the 04-CTr/TU program has achieved significant results to date.
As of July, Ha Noi has completed 12 of the 33 criteria outlined in the program for the entire 2021-2025 period. An additional 14 criteria are expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
All 382 communes in the city have met the standards for new-style rural areas, with 188 communes achieving the status of advanced new rural areas (exceeding the targets of the program) and 76 others being recognized as new-style rural areas.
According to the plan, by the end of 2024, at least 35 more communes will be designated as role model rural areas, bringing the total number to more than 80 and surpassing the original goals of the program.
In addition, the four districts of Gia Lam, Dong Anh, Thanh Tri, and Hoai Duc have completed the necessary documentation to apply for advanced new rural area status and will seek recognition from the Prime Minister in August.
Thanh Oai, Thuong Tin and Dan Phuong districts are finalizing their applications for advanced new rural status to be submitted to the city by August 2024.
In order to be recognized for completing the development of new rural areas throughout the city, Ha Noi must meet eight specific targets, most of which are nearly complete.
As mentioned above, all districts and cities in Ha Noi have met the standards and successfully implemented new-style rural development. More than 40 percent of the communes have achieved the status of advanced new rural areas. The City Council has approved the Rural Development Plan for 2021-2025, which requires at least four square meters of public green space per person and 70 percent of streets to be lined with trees.
Nguyen Xuan Dai, Director of the Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
In addition, the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) meets regulatory standards.
Whether or not the goal of having at least 20 percent of districts achieve the status of advanced new-style rural areas has been fulfilled is subject to evaluation and approval by the central government.
Ha Noi is making great efforts to gain central recognition for the completion of citywide new-style rural development in time for the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024), achieving this goal a year ahead of schedule./.
