Golden opportunity for riverside land to break out

Such a valuable resource has not been properly exploited due to being bound by strict regulations in the management of dikes, irrigation, environment, land, etc.

Faced with the above reality, on the afternoon of July 9, the Hanoi People's Council passed a resolution allowing the exploitation of agricultural land funds on river banks and floating banks. This is a breakthrough decision, awakening the potential of river banks, while developing ecological agriculture and experiential tourism in the capital.

Based on the Capital Law, the adopted resolution has established a clear legal framework for land use in riverbanks. Instead of abandoning, using spontaneously or without control, the city proactively "unlocks" the potential of forgotten lands by issuing a transparent land use mechanism. In particular, the city's clear regulations on suitable crops, area limits and characteristics of auxiliary works show that management thinking has changed towards modernity and sustainability.

Notably, the resolution stipulates priority for developing ecological agricultural models combined with tourism and experiential education on land plots of 1 hectare or more; allowing organizations and individuals to build auxiliary works, such as environmental treatment areas, product displays, reception areas, entertainment areas, etc., but they must be located outside the flood escape corridor and use environmentally friendly materials.

Many businesses and cooperatives assess that this is a “new breeze” for high-tech agriculture, helping people and businesses feel secure in investing in riverbank areas. In addition, riverbanks have rich natural landscapes and can completely become attractive “green belts”, contributing to the redistribution of tourist flows and creating livelihoods for people in suburban areas.

The expectations are high, but there are also many challenges. Some localities have allowed land exploitation but have loosely managed it, leading to illegal construction, encroachment on waterways, causing dyke insecurity and negative impacts on the environment.

The resolution clearly stipulates that the construction can only exist for a limited period, cannot be used for residence, and cannot contain toxic chemicals. Land users must have a plan to ensure safety during the rainy and flood season and commit to restoring the land to its original state when the term of use expires. The People's Committees of communes and wards play the role of assessing, extending and supervising land use, while specialized agencies are responsible for handling violations according to their authority. Close supervision and strict handling will be the "key" to protecting the original goal and avoiding distortion in reality.

If exploited effectively, riverside land will become an ecological buffer zone, both preserving nature and promoting economic growth associated with environmental protection.

However, to prevent this opportunity from passing in vain, it is important to take synchronous action. Accordingly, it is necessary to step up propaganda, guide people and organizations to grasp land use regulations; build a flexible coordination mechanism between departments, branches and localities so that administrative procedures are quick and transparent. Along with that, it is necessary to select a number of typical land areas to build pilot models and then replicate them in other areas, contributing to the formation of a green agricultural value chain in the suburbs.

It can be seen that the new resolution passed by the Hanoi People's Council is not only a reform policy, but also a strategic "push" to help unleash potential, and at the same time a golden opportunity for riverside alluvial lands to break through.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/thoi-co-vang-de-vung-dat-ven-song-but-pha-708947.html