Văn Giang District, Hưng Yên Province, has been officially recognized as a Class III city by the Provincial People’s Council, marking a significant step forward in its urban development journey. This decision promises to boost the economic and social development of both the district and the entire Hưng Yên Province.
Reasons Behind Văn Giang’s Promotion to Class III City Status
According to the assessment report from the Economic and Budget Committee, Văn Giang City achieved 88.31 out of 100 points in the criteria for a Class III city. This impressive result reflects the district’s comprehensive development efforts in recent years. The promotion to Class III city status is crucial, enhancing the district’s standing and creating favorable conditions for urban infrastructure development, attracting investment, and boosting service and tourism sectors.
The Significance of Upgrading to Class III City Status
Upgrading to Class III city status will significantly boost Văn Giang’s development. This presents an opportunity for the district to invest in and build modern, integrated urban infrastructure, creating a better living environment for residents and attracting further investment. Sustainable urban development, meeting the economic and social requirements of Hưng Yên Province, is a key priority.
Văn Giang’s Action Plan
The Hưng Yên Provincial People’s Council has directed the Văn Giang District People’s Committee to implement a series of measures to finalize the application for approval by the Ministry of Construction. These measures include:
- Reviewing, adding, and adjusting the detailed construction plan for the urban area: Ensuring integrated and effective economic and social infrastructure connectivity.
- Identifying key projects and construction items requiring priority investment: Prioritizing specific areas, addressing areas that scored lower and those that haven’t yet met standards.
- Preventing environmentally harmful production and business projects from entering the urban area: Protecting the living environment during development.
- Actively exploring revenue sources, particularly from trade, services, and land: Increasing local government revenue.
- Encouraging investment in services and education: Increasing the proportion of GDP and shifting the labor structure away from agriculture.
- Speeding up the implementation of housing projects and urban development projects: Establishing modern urban areas and completing infrastructure systems.
Geographic Location and Development Plan
Văn Giang is approximately 20 km from Hanoi, planned as a center for economic, cultural, scientific and technological, and educational development in the region. The district is a crucial transportation hub, connecting with key economic areas, the Red River Delta, and the rest of the country. The city is divided into three zones: a concentrated urban area, a buffer zone, and a zone beyond the dykes for developing an ecological city and tourism services.
Conclusion
The recognition of Văn Giang as a Class III city is a positive sign for the district’s sustainable development. The specific action plan of the Văn Giang District People’s Committee will be crucial in realizing this development vision. Local community cooperation and effort will be key to the success of Văn Giang’s urban development in the coming years.
References
- Assessment report from the Economic and Budget Committee of the Hưng Yên Provincial People’s Council
- Information from the Hưng Yên Provincial People’s Council
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