Tây Ninh Province launches social welfare policies to improve resident living standards

The government of Tây Ninh province in Vietnam is implementing a series of social welfare programs to improve the quality of life for its residents, particularly in rural and ethnic minority areas.

The provincial government is prioritizing the development of new rural areas.

By 2026, officials aim for six communes, including Đông Thành, Đức Huệ, Truông Mít, Tân Trụ, Thủ Thừa, and Long Chữ, to meet new rural standards. Đức Huệ has already met all necessary criteria for the 2026 to 2030 period. To boost local economies, the province is promoting the One Commune One Product (OCOP) initiative. This program helps households develop brands and expand markets for their goods. The province currently maintains 423 active OCOP products and 13 dedicated sales points.

The province is also focusing on poverty reduction and housing. Officials set a goal to reduce the number of poor households capable of working by 20% by 2026. To achieve this, the government launched a support project that has already reached 100% of its target households. Additionally, a housing program plans to provide support to 1,104 poor and near-poor households.

For ethnic minority communities, the province is investing in infrastructure and cultural preservation, including the restoration of the Tháp Chót Mạt and Tháp Bình Thạnh national relics. In the education and health sectors, the province is testing new preschool models and providing milk support for children. Health officials have conducted medical examinations for over 2.1 million people, covering 67.10% of the provincial population. The government also established a socialization project for culture to secure resources for development through 2045.

These combined efforts aim to provide comprehensive social welfare and improve the material and spiritual lives of the local population.