My Duc District: A Step Forward in New Rural Transformation

An advancement in agricultural production has played an important role in enabling My Duc district, Hanoi, to achieve its objective of reaching the rural development standards as scheduled. Following the successful completion of the new rural construction in 2022, My Duc district remains committed to advancing toward an exemplary new rural area. Their ongoing efforts are centered on enhancing both the material and spiritual well-being of the community.

My Duc district is striving to advance toward an exemplary new rural area

Since the inception of the National Target Programs on New Rural Development in 2010, My Duc district has faced many challenges and a modest starting point. However, over more than a decade, the district's proactive and innovative approach has successfully mobilized the combined efforts of the entire political system and its citizens. This collective endeavor has led to the district meeting rural development standards and being honored with the First-Class Labor Order.

Despite difficulties, My Duc district has managed to leverage potential and advantages. Through effective resource mobilization and transformative initiatives, the district has made significant progress. The 26th District Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term outlined clear goals, tasks, and solutions tailored to the district's specific needs, along with a practical roadmap.

With the support of the central and local authorities, alongside contributions from various provincial departments and sectors, My Duc district has demonstrated resilience and commitment. The district's people and officials have worked to advance socio-economic development, ensure national defense and security, and strengthen the Party and political system. These efforts have been crucial in implementing the Party's resolutions, state policies, and the district’s own strategic objectives.

Chairman Dang Van Trieu of My Duc People's Committee highlighted that the district's success is due to the adoption of advanced scientific and technological methods in agriculture, such as high-tech models for growing enoki mushrooms, Solanum procumbens, and various vegetables and fruits. Additionally, the district utilizes greenhouse and net house production for safe vegetables and flowers. As a result, all 21 communes meet rural development standards, with three achieving advanced standards, and Dai Nghia town meeting urban civilization standards. In 2023, My Duc completed all 18 socio-economic development targets, achieved record budget revenue exceeding VND1,300 billion - 446% of the city's estimate - and saw significant improvements in per capita income, reaching VND65.8 million.

My Duc currently meets 5 criteria for advanced new rural districts: planning, traffic, irrigation and disaster prevention, electricity, and security

Viewing new rural development as an ongoing journey, My Duc district is committed to advancing to the next level of new rural standards. Since 2021, the district has invested nearly VND4,749 billion in this effort. Currently, My Duc meets 5 of the criteria for advanced new rural districts, including planning, traffic, irrigation and disaster prevention, electricity, and security. However, it has yet to achieve the remaining four criteria: health, culture, education; economy; environment; and quality of living standards.

Secretary Nguyen Anh Dung of My Duc District Party Committee announced that the Committee has adopted a Resolution to achieve advanced new rural standards for the district during 2024-2025 and beyond. The goals are to have the communes of Thuong Lam, Hop Tien, and Hop Thanh meet advanced new rural standards by 2024, and the communes of An My, Le Thanh, Phu Luu Te, and Dai Hung achieve new rural standards. By the end of 2025, the district aims for at least 50% of its communes to meet advanced new rural standards.

To achieve the goal of advancing to new rural standards, the District Party Committee Standing Committee has instructed all levels of Party committees, local authorities, the Fatherland Front, and socio-political organizations to educate Party members, union members, and residents on the significance, objectives, and methods of new rural construction. Emphasis is placed on understanding that new rural development is not merely about completing infrastructure projects but involves a comprehensive economic, cultural, and social development program, with internal strength as its core foundation. Agencies and localities are tasked with enhancing propaganda efforts to ensure that every cadre, Party member, and citizen fully grasps this approach.

Simultaneously, the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee is concentrating on consolidating and innovating production organization methods while strengthening the political system to enhance the effectiveness of efforts aimed at improving the quality of residents' lives.

By Nguyen Mai, Vietnam Business Forum