Thai Binh completes housing upgrade programme ahead of schedule

At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.

The Prime Minister’s Certificates of merit are awarded to two units and two individuals for outstanding contributions to the nationwide campaign “Joining hands to eliminate makeshift houses in 2025.” (Photo: VNA)
The Prime Minister’s Certificates of merit are awarded to two units and two individuals for outstanding contributions to the nationwide campaign “Joining hands to eliminate makeshift houses in 2025.” (Photo: VNA)

Thai Binh (VNA) – The northern province of Thai Binh has successfully completed its programme to eliminate dilapidated and makeshift houses for poor and near-poor households, as well as its housing support scheme for revolutionary contributors and martyrs' families three months ahead of schedule.

At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.

Over just seven months, Thai Binh rebuilt or repaired homes for 3,007 households, including 2,109 poor and near-poor families and 898 families of revolutionary contributors.

The province offered some of the highest support levels nationwide, with 100 million VND (nearly 4,000 USD) for new constructions and 50 million VND for repairs, with a total budget of 246.65 billion VND (9.69 million USD). Of this, 159.19 billion VND came from the provincial budget, 59.9 billion VND from the Fund for the Poor, and 27.56 billion VND from central government funds.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister’s Certificates of merit were awarded to two units and two individuals for outstanding contributions to the nationwide campaign “Joining hands to eliminate makeshift houses in 2025,” while 64 others received Certificates of merit from the Chairperson of the provincial People's Committee for their efforts during the “300-day action campaign.”/.

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