Binh Thuan mobilises resources to eliminate substandard houses
Under its plan, the province will build and repair 971 homes in 2025, including 188 for people with meritorious service, 695 for poor and near-poor households, and 88 for other disadvantaged families.
A recent meeting of the Binh Thuan steering committee for eliminating substandard houses (Photo: VNA)
Binh Thuan (VNA) – The south-central province of Binh Thuan has stepped up efforts to eliminate makeshift and dilapiꦿdated houses, aiming to complete all planned repairs and 🐓new builds for poor and near-poor households by June 30, 2025, according to the provincial steering committee.
As of May 21, authorities had supported 824 out of 971 eligible households, including the complete delivery of 188 homes for people with meritorious service to the revolution. In total, 355 homes have been built and 469 repaired, using over 33 billion VND (1.3 million USD) in funds.
Under its plan, the province will build and repair 971 homes in 2025, including 188 for people with meritorious service, 695 for poor and near-poor households, and 88 for other disadvantaged families.
Efforts have been fully completed in four of eight districts, namely Phan Thiet, La Gi, Ham Thuan Nam, and Ham Thuan Bac. The remaining districts are accelerating progress to meet the deadline.
Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Hoai Anh emphasised this is a major policy of the Party and State. He called for stronger participation from all sectors.
Local authorities were urged to resolve any land-related or funding issues promptly, assign clear responsibilities, and closely monitor implementation to ensure timely support for all eligible households./.
Four more provinces have announced the completion of efforts to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated housing, bringing the total number of localities achieving this milestone to 19 out of 63 nationwide, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.
Binh Thuan province strives to complete the house construction and repair for revolution contributors by April 30 and for poor/near-poor and disadvantaged households by June 30.
Since its launch on October 4, 2024, nearly 209,000 substandard homes have been addressed, with 111,000 completed and handed over, and construction of 98,000 others is being carried out. Notably, since the third review meeting, work on nearly 87,000 houses has been either started or completed.
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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.
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