Under the reorganization plan, the border commune of Phieng Pan (Son La) will reduce the number of villages from 45 to 26. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA
Residents of the border commune of Phieng Pan (Son La) support the policy of reorganizing villages and hamlets. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA
Officials of Phieng Pan Commune (left) visit a village to inform residents about the policy of reorganizing villages and hamlets. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA
An official of Phieng Pan Commune (left) explains the policy of reorganizing villages and hamlets to Thao A Mua, a Mong ethnic minority resident of Keo Lom Village, which will become part of Ket Hay Village after the reorganization. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA
The reorganization of villages and hamlets in the border commune of Phieng Pan (Son La) faces many challenges as several villages are isolated, the terrain is fragmented, transportation infrastructure remains difficult, and residents are scattered. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA
The family of Thao A Mua, a Mong ethnic minority resident of Keo Lom Village (Son La), will become part of the new Ket Hay Village following the reorganization. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA
Son La builds united and sustainable communities
Implementing the policy of streamlining and reorganizingvillages and hamlets to improve management efficiency and effectiveness, manylocalities in Son La Province face challenges due to the vast area, scatteredpopulation, difficult transportation and differences in customs, traditions andcultures among ethnic groups. With strong public support, the policy is beingimplemented smoothly, opening up new development opportunities and fosteringunited and sustainable communities. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA