PM recognises six island communes of Tien Giang
Tien Giang (VNA) – The Prime Minister has issued a decision recognising six communes of the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang as island communes.
Accordingly, the newly-recognised
island communes include Tan Thoi, Tan Phu, Phu Thanh, Phu Dong, Phu Tan and Tan
Thanh, of Tan Phu Dong district.
The island communes will be
entitled to preferential policies designed for island communes as regulated by
law.
Tien Giang has rich aquatic supply,
including freshwater and saltwater fish. The province is home to 70,000 ha of
orchards with numerous special fruits and dense river and canal networks which
benefit ecotourism development. Many fruits, vegetables, and other products are
sold on Cai Be Floating Market.
According to the
Prime Minister’s decision, an island commune must satisfy two criteria on
natural land and settlement of citizens or armed forces.
Relevant authorities need to base on Decision 568/QD-TTg dated on April 28, 2010 approving the development planning on Vietnamese island economy to 2020 to draw up socio-economic development plans for the recognised communes while carrying out other preferential policies for island communes issued by the Government.-VNA