Soc Trang (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang is expediting efforts to complete and surpass its target of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses ahead of the September 2025 deadline.
To date, construction and repairs have been initiated on 3,650 homes for disadvantaged households.
As of February 18, the province has completed work on over 2,230 houses out of the total 8,586 identified for construction or renovation.
Dang Thanh Quang, Director of the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs said a significant number of poor and near-poor households require new housing under this programme, with a total estimated budget of over 445 billion VND (17.4 million USD). Before the Lunar New Year 2025, the province had already completed more than 1,400 homes, ensuring timely handovers that brought joy to families during the holiday season.
To ensure progress and quality, the provincial Party Committee and People’s Committee have continuously inspected and monitored the implementation, addressing obstacles and ensuring smooth execution.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Khoi said eliminating substandard housing is a crucial task in promoting sustainable poverty reduction and improving living conditions. The province has been actively urging localities and relevant sectors to enhance public awareness, swiftly resolve emerging issues, and report any unresolved difficulties to authorities for further action, he noted./.
