Bac Kan (VNA) – The northern province of Bac Kan continues to make strides toward its goal of assisting 3,975 local households in building new homes and 730 others in upgrading their houses in 2025, as part of the initiative to eliminate temporary and dilapidated housing.
According to the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee, by February, Bac Kan had completed the construction of 10 homes and was in the process of building an additional 78. A further 49 homes are expected to be completed by March.
However, several localities are struggling with accurately updating and compiling data, which is hindering the allocation of resources, according to Do Thi Minh Hoa, Chairwoman of the provincial VFF Committee. These areas have not fully complied with data collection requirements, causing delays in reporting and difficulties in calculating the necessary resources for the project, she added.
Meanwhile, poor oversight and inadequate surveys by local governments have contributed to slow and inaccurate data collection. Additionally, confusion over the criteria for identifying eligible homes has led to incorrect reports, further delaying progress, Hoa said.
She pointed out that many households face difficulties in securing land and funding for new homes, with some lacking official land use certificates or living on land owned by others. As a result, these families find it hard to meet the requirements for assistance. Furthermore, geographical challenges, such as limited access to remote areas, hinder the transport of building materials. Despite funds being allocated, the implementation of the programme has been slow at the local level.
In response to these challenges, Nguyen Dang Binh, Chairman of the Bac Kan People’s Committee, has instructed local authorities to collaborate more closely with VFF committees at all levels to accelerate house construction and repairs. He emphasised the need for stronger leadership, more rigorous monitoring, and increased local fundraising efforts to ensure the targets are met. The province aims to complete the programme by October 31, 2025.
The provincial People’s Committee has tasked the Department of Agriculture and Environment with leading the effort to streamline administrative procedures for land use and property development. This aims to ensure that new home construction complies with regulations and is carried out efficiently./.
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