Discussion at Group 2: Delegates frankly discussed many issues of concern to voters.

Continuing the program of the 21st session of the 18th Provincial People's Council, this morning (July 10), the Provincial People's Council held discussions in groups. At group 2, in addition to discussing the implementation of socio-economic development tasks, national defense and security in the first 6 months of 2024; tasks for the last 6 months of 2024; draft resolutions submitted to the session. The delegates were frank and discussed issues of interest to many voters.

Overview of discussion at Group 2.

Participating in the discussion at group 2 were delegates of the Provincial People's Council from the constituencies of districts and towns: Nam Dan, Hoang Mai, Hung Nguyen, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu. Mr. Ho Sy Nguyet - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quynh Luu district chaired the discussion at the group.

Also attending were comrade Le Duc Cuong - Member of the Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Committee; Chu The Huyen - Provincial Inspector; Leaders of Departments and branches; Secretary of District Party Committee, Town Party Committee, Chairman of People's Committee of districts and towns: Nam Dan, Hoang Mai, Hung Nguyen, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu.

Delegate Ho Sy Nguyet - Vice Chairman of Quynh Luu District People's Committee chaired the discussion session of Group 2.

At the discussion session, delegates basically agreed with the report and assessment of the direction and implementation of socio-economic goals and targets in the first 6 months of the year; directions and tasks for the last 6 months of 2024 of the Provincial People's Committee. There were some bright spots such as the number of visitors and tourism revenue increased by more than 41% over the same period; budget revenue reached nearly 75% of the yearly plan.

Delegates attending the discussion session.

However, according to delegate Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa (Quynh Luu), the service sector is slowing down, people's purchasing power is decreasing. According to the delegate: "Observing Vinh City, this is very clear. Many stores on many major streets are returning premises and leasing kiosks. The Provincial People's Committee and relevant sectors need to have solutions to restore production and business activities."

Delegate Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa (Quynh Luu) spoke in the discussion.

Regarding the disbursement of national target programs, delegate Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa said that the achievement was low, basically implementing the capital sources in 2022 and 2023 transferred to 2024. The capital sources in 2024 have almost not been implemented. The main reason, according to the delegate, is due to procedural changes compared to previous years. Therefore, the Provincial People's Committee is requested to pay attention to urging and directing the branches and localities to implement.

Delegates attending the discussion session.

One of the issues that delegate Ha Xuan Quang (Dien Chau) was concerned about was attracting skilled workers to industrial zones. In the trend of Nghe An accelerating FDI attraction, local labor recruitment has revealed both short-term and long-term difficulties.

Delegate Ha Xuan Quang (Dien Chau) spoke in the discussion.

“The problem here is what solutions do we need to improve the quality of vocational training and expertise for workers. Because currently, businesses attract workers who require very high skills,” said delegate Ha Xuan Quang.

Leaders of Departments, districts and towns attended the discussion session.

The shortage of domestic water, especially in rural areas, has also been reported and mentioned by elected provincial People's Council delegates in Quynh Luu, Dien Chau and Hung Nguyen districts.

Delegate Nguyen Thi Huong (Hung Nguyen) spoke in the discussion.

According to delegate Nguyen Thi Huong (Hung Nguyen): The implementation of water plant construction has many difficulties and problems. Currently, in Hung Nguyen district, there are communes in the inner areas that do not have clean water sources such as Chau Nhan and Hung Nghia, voters have many opinions.

Another issue that many local leaders are concerned about and have expressed their opinions on is the shortage of officials. According to delegates, in 2023, the Provincial People's Council issued a Resolution on the allocation of commune-level civil servants. However, there is currently no document guiding the implementation, causing difficulties in localities.

Chairman of Hoang Mai Town People's Committee Nguyen Huu An spoke at the group discussion session.

Chairman of the People's Committee of Hoang Mai Town Nguyen Huu An said: In fact, Hoang Mai Town is currently lacking 34 commune-level officials but cannot supplement them yet. He requested the Provincial People's Committee and relevant departments to issue guidance documents, or transfer and arrange staff in surplus areas to create conditions for localities to have enough human resources to perform their tasks.

Chairman of Quynh Luu District People's Committee Hoang Van Bo spoke at the discussion.

In the field of culture and society, many delegates commented on policies to support the development of rural industries in the province. On July 12, 2019, the Provincial People's Council issued Resolution No. 06/2019/NQ-HDND on a number of policies to support the development of rural industries in Nghe An province. According to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 2 of Resolution No. 06: "Investing in building infrastructure for craft villages: Support 2 billion VND/craft village in the plains and 3 billion VND/craft village in the mountainous areas to invest, renovate, upgrade and complete the infrastructure of craft villages: Roads, electricity, clean water; drainage system; construction of centers, points of sale and introduction of craft village products". However, Quynh Luu and Nam Dan districts have filed documents for 12 craft villages (Quynh Luu: 9 craft villages; Nam Dan: 3 craft villages) to request support, but so far they have not received support according to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 2 of Resolution No. 06 of the Provincial People's Council. The delegates requested the Provincial People's Committee to consider supporting funding for infrastructure investment for these craft villages. If the provincial budget is difficult, the delegates requested the Provincial People's Council to direct the Provincial People's Committee to review and evaluate the feasibility of the Resolution to adjust it to suit the reality.

Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Xuan Hoc explained and clarified the opinions of the delegates.

Deputy Director of the Department of Home Affairs Dau Dinh Duong explained and clarified the opinions of the delegates.

Deputy Director of the Department of Finance Dau Thi Minh Loan gave an explanation at the discussion session.

Deputy Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Vi Ngoc Quynh gave an explanation at the discussion session.

Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Ho Viet Dung gave an explanation at the discussion session.

At the discussion, leaders of relevant departments and branches exchanged, answered and clarified issues of concern to provincial People's Council delegates and local leaders.

Thuy Duong

Source: https://www.truyenhinhnghean.vn/thoi-su-chinh-tri/202407/thao-luan-tai-to-3-dai-bieu-thang-than-trao-doi-nhieu-van-de-cu-tri-quan-tam-428229f/