Improving the effectiveness of mass mobilization work among ethnic minorities

In recent times, with many flexible and effective methods, mass mobilization work in ethnic minority areas in the province has had positive changes in socio-economic development, as well as the lives of local people.

Phu Lac is a commune of Cham people living in Tuy Phong district, today there have been many improvements. The poor and backward countryside has now changed its appearance, becoming a vibrant countryside. The highlight is that in 2022, this locality was recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as a commune meeting new rural standards. The above achievements are the result of the efforts of the entire political system at the grassroots level as well as the solidarity of the people, especially the mass mobilization work that has made the new rural face in this locality more spacious and radiant with vitality.

Mr. Mai Duc Nghia - Vice Chairman of Phu Lac Commune People's Committee, Tuy Phong District said that thanks to the attention of the Party and the State in investing in irrigation works, farmers in Phu Lac Commune - Tuy Phong District have boldly switched to multi-cropping, in which chili, purple onion and peanut are short-term crops that have significantly improved the income of many local households in recent years. In addition, grapes and apples are also advantageous crops and local specialties. "Currently, the whole commune has nearly 1 hectare of Japanese pink grapes, 22 hectares of green grapes and 18 hectares of apples grown on trellises covered with nets. The hot and windy weather is a disadvantage in cultivation but is a plus point for the fruit after harvest to be more delicious, crispy and sweet. Although the investment cost of planting one sao of grapes and apples is relatively large, in return, the price is stable and high, so farmers earn a profit of not less than 50 million VND per year. Thanks to effective crop conversion, the average income per capita in Phu Lac commune by the end of 2022 reached 44.3 million VND per person, the poor household rate decreased to 4.3%," said Mr. Nghia.

According to Mr. Nghia, another highlight when coming to Phu Lac commune today is the straight, green, clean and bright concrete roads in the village and hamlet. There are 5 models: "Clan self-management of security and order"; "Veterans maintain security and order"; "Drug prevention based on households and communities"; "Green volunteer youth team and drug prevention"; "Shock team to maintain security and order" led by departments, unions and the Village Executive Board, bringing a peaceful and happy life to everyone. All of these achievements are thanks to the mass mobilization work in the past time.

Binh Thuan has 34 ethnic minorities, of which the Raglai, Co Ho, and Cho Ro ethnic groups live in 11 pure communes and 20 mixed villages; the Cham people live in 4 pure communes and 9 mixed villages; the Tay, Nung, and Hoa people live in 2 pure communes and 2 mixed villages. In recent years, Binh Thuan has focused on leading and directing the regular strengthening and innovation of mass mobilization work in ethnic minority areas. Thereby, it has made an important contribution to the implementation of the goals and tasks of socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security in the province. It can be said that, up to this point, the life of ethnic minority areas in the province has changed significantly, the infrastructure system has been upgraded, 100% of communes have paved roads leading to the commune center; 100% of communes have television and radio coverage and have cultural houses; 100% of villages and hamlets have community houses; 98% of households use national grid electricity; 88.3% of households have access to clean, hygienic water.

In particular, through mass mobilization work, many effective production and business models have been invested in and replicated, the poverty rate has decreased... Some typical provincial-level models include: The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development coordinates to implement disease prevention and control for livestock and poultry; guides people to successfully apply and replicate the rice production model according to the SRI improvement method in Phan Son commune (Bac Binh). The Department of Science and Technology guides the People's Committee of Hai Ninh commune to apply the quality management system according to TCVN ISO 9001:2015; the Provincial Farmers' Association guides 7 households in Ham Can to borrow capital for livestock farming with an amount of 200 million VND. Typical district-level models include: Safe durian production in La Da commune, chili planting in Dong Tien commune (Ham Thuan Bac)...

The above results are derived from the fact that the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee and the Provincial Ethnic Committee regularly follow the locality to promptly grasp public opinion and the legitimate aspirations and wishes of ethnic minorities to promptly propose to the Party Committee and authorities to resolve pressing issues and difficulties arising in the lives of ethnic minorities. At the same time, they coordinate with sectors and localities to guide the construction and replication of many models and typical examples of good economic performance, applying technical advances in investment in production, livestock and crop cultivation.

To achieve better results in the coming time, the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee and the Provincial Ethnic Committee will continue to coordinate well to advise the Provincial Party Committee's Standing Committee and the Provincial Party Committee's Standing Committee to direct all levels and sectors in the province to well implement the Party's directives and resolutions on ethnic affairs. In particular, the emulation movement: "Skillful mass mobilization" associated with patriotic emulation movements and campaigns among ethnic minorities continues to be considered a key task.

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