Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on February 1 signed a decision regarding the allocation of rice from the national reserve to localities for the 2024 Lunar New Year festival and the between-crop period.
People receive rice aid from the State (Photo: thanhnien.vn)
Hanoi (VNA)🐬 - Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on February1 signed a decision regarding the allocation of rice from the national reserveto localities for the 2024 Lunar New Year festival and the between-crop period.
He assigned the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to distribute a totalof 431.9 tonnes of rice at no cost to the provinces ofHa Giang, Bac Kan and Kon Tum. Ha Giang will receive 253.62 tonnes, Bac Kan - 31,605 tonnes, and Kon Tum - 76.86 tonnes for distribution to locals during Tet. An additional 69.87 tonnes will be given to residents of Kon Tum for the between-cropperiod. The authorities of Ha Giang, Bac Kan and KonTum are responsible for ensuring the accuracy ofreporting data and delivering the timely rice aid to eligible recipientsin line with regulations./.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on October 19 signed a decision to provide rice in aid for the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai during the between-crop period this year.
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People receive rice aid from the State (Photo: thanhnien.vn) 
