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Phu Tho earmarks 2 trillion VND for rural development

The northern province of Phu Tho plans to mobilise 2 trillion VND (85.2 million USD) to build new-style rural areas this year.
Phu Tho earmarks 2 trillion VND for rural development ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: baophutho)
Phu Tho (VNA) - The northern province of Phu Tho plans to mobilise 2 trillion VND(85.2 million USD) to build new-style rural areas this year.

It aims tohave at least ten new rural communes by year’s-end, raising the total to 120.

The provinceis therefore speeding up production in association with agriculturalrestructuring and focusing on developing organic farm produce.

Localauthorities will encourage people to contribute funds and effort to developtransport infrastructure, irrigation networks, and cultural works in ruralareas.

Theprovince will also pay greater attention to building production and consumptionchains and promoting key products under the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP)programme./.
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