In the process of building new-style rural areas, Chuong My district has prioritized agricultural restructuring to enhance economic value and develop sustainable production chains.
A corner of Chuc Son town, Chuong My district, Hanoi
To implement the goals of Program 04-CTr/HU issued by the Hanoi Party Committee, the Chuong My District Party Committee has proactively formulated and carried out Program 07-CTr/HU, focusing on “Promoting the effective implementation of the new rural development program, restructuring the agricultural sector, developing the rural economy, and improving both the material and spiritual life of farmers for the 2021–2025 period.” As a result, 16 communes in the district have achieved advanced new rural standards, and 4 communes have met the exemplary new-style rural standards.
Promoting agriculture restructuring
In the process of building new rural areas, Chuong My has prioritized restructuring agriculture to enhance economic value and develop stable production chains. Program 07 not only targets upgrading rural infrastructure but also emphasizes promoting the production of high-quality agricultural products and improving the efficiency of agricultural production and linkages. The district has gradually reduced rice-growing areas to expand land for high-value crops while encouraging production following VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards, raising the value of local agricultural products.
Cooperatives play an important role in building and maintaining product value chains. Production-consumption chains for grapefruit, chicken eggs, vegetables, and organic rice have been established, helping increase market access for the district’s products. At the same time, Chuong My is developing high-tech agricultural models, such as greenhouse-grown clean vegetables, water-saving irrigation systems, and large-scale livestock farming. To promote mechanization, the district has achieved 100% mechanization in land preparation and nearly 99% in harvesting. The application of modern technology has helped improve productivity, reduce production costs, and contribute to the development of sustainable rural areas.
The achievements so far have created strong momentum for Chuong My district to aim for higher goals in rural development. By 2030, the district targets having 90% of its communes meet advanced new rural standards, 50% meet exemplary new rural standards, and the entire district achieve advanced new rural status. To realize these goals, Chuong My will continue to focus on agricultural restructuring, expand the application of modern technology in production, and support the growth of traditional craft villages.
The successful implementation of Program 07-CTr/HU has not only laid a firm foundation for the district’s socio-economic development but also given rural areas in Chuong My a new, more vibrant appearance. Positive changes in infrastructure, living standards, and modernized agriculture are gradually transforming Chuong My into a model for new rural development, closely aligned with the goals of sustainable growth and preserving the locality’s distinctive cultural values.
Building advanced, exemplary new-style rural areas
A sense of modernity and civility is now clearly visible in many villages across Chuong My district. Ngoc Hoa commune, which was recognized as meeting new rural standards in 2016, reached a new milestone in 2024 when it was certified by the Hanoi People’s Committee as meeting advanced new rural standards. Through the process of building new-style rural areas, 100% of main and inter-commune roads have been asphalted or concreted, and all alleys now have access to electricity. The commune health station meets the standards set by the Ministry of Health, and every village is equipped with a cultural house.
The average per capita income has risen to VND73.62 million per year, and the commune no longer has poor households. Schools in Ngoc Hoa have been well invested in and upgraded to meet educational needs. Notably, Ngoc Hoa Primary School has received an investment of over VND36 billion, achieving level-1 standards, while the Secondary School has been upgraded with over VND14 billion, also meeting level-1 standards. In addition, the commune takes pride in its local OCOP product: the Lotus Embroidered Ao Dai collection by Sac Viet Ao Dai Business Household, which has been awarded a 3-star OCOP certification by the Chuong My district People’s Committee.
In Thanh Binh commune, the transformation of a rural area is clearly reflected through a well-developed network of asphalted and concreted roads that fully meet local travel needs. Medical stations, schools, and cultural houses in the villages have been spaciously built and well-invested. In 2019, the commune was officially recognized by Hanoi as meeting new rural standards, and by 2024, it achieved advanced new rural standards.
From 2021 to 2024, Thanh Binh mobilized a total of VND78.828 billion for new-style rural development. Of this, the city budget contributed 29.3%, the district budget 49.8%, the commune budget 4.6%, and public contributions and socialized capital accounted for 16.3% with VND12.37 billion. As a result, the commune’s appearance has been noticeably enhanced — bright, green, clean, and beautiful. Living conditions have improved significantly, with the average per capita income rising to VND79.86 million per year in 2024, and the commune successfully eliminating poor households.
The rural areas of Chuong My district have clearly undergone remarkable changes after years of implementing the new rural development program. In the time ahead, the district will continue to prioritize the construction of advanced and exemplary new-style rural areas, moving toward building civilized, modern rural areas aligned with urban development, while preserving and promoting the unique cultural values of each locality.
Chuong My will further invest in upgrading rural infrastructure, implement rural industry development plans in harmony with the district’s overall socio-economic strategy, and leverage the strengths of each area while ensuring environmental protection. At the same time, the district will expand the application of science and technology in production and business to enhance economic efficiency. In addition, programs to preserve and develop traditional craft villages will be promoted, aiming to balance cultural preservation with product diversification and quality improvement to meet market demand and develop craft village tourism.
By Minh Ngoc, Vietnam Business Forum
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