Thanh Hoa (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 14 attended a ground-breaking ceremony for the building of a primary and secondary boarding school in the mountainous border commune of Bat Mot, the central province of Thanh Hoa.
The facility is one of six border schools in Thanh Hoa to begin construction this year under the Politburo’s policy on building 248 boarding schools in border communes across the country.
Covering an area of about 1.5 hectares with a total investment of 170 billion VND (6.45 million USD), the project includes classrooms, an administration building, a multipurpose hall, a house of ethnic cultural traditions, a library, sports facilities, dormitories for students, housing for teachers, and other auxiliary facilities.
This school is among four major works launched or inaugurated simultaneously on the day in the province to celebrate the 20th provincial Party Congress for the 2025–2030 term. The other three are the social housing project of Ham Rong ward, the WHA Smart Technology 1 Industrial Park, and the children’s cultural palace and sports centre in Hac Thanh ward.
Speaking at the event, PM Chinh praised the significance of these projects, especially those that focus on education, youth development, and science and technology advancement.
The Government leader stressed that the Party and State consider education and training a top national priority, with investment in education seen as an investment in development. Demonstrating this commitment, the Politburo recently issued Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development, and decided to build 248 boarding schools in border communes, including 16 in Thanh Hoa.
Calling for widespread support from society for the move, the PM instructed that the Bat Mot school project must be implemented transparently and efficiently, avoiding any corruption, wastefulness, or misconduct. He urged completion by mid-2026 so that students can begin the 2026–2027 academic year in their new school.
He also asked Thanh Hoa to continue reviewing and supporting school construction in other disadvantaged localities, particularly those damaged by storms and floods.
On the occasion, PM Chinh presented gifts to the boarding school and to disaster-affected residents of Yen Nhan and Bat Mot communes, including warm coats for students to encourage them to overcome hardships and study well.
In response to his call, the Ministry of National Defence, the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group, and the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group also presented donations and gifts to the school and local residents./.
