Positive changes made from Program 135

The implementation of the program on socio-economic development in extremely disadvantaged communes in ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous regions (Program 135) has achieved important results.

Under the program, the central budget has invested thousands of billions of VND for socio-economic development in these areas, with increasing support for production tools and seeds annually.

So far, the poverty rate in extremely disadvantaged communes has been reduced by 5-7% each year, with the average income per capita reaching over VND5 million per year.

The program is continuing its 3^rd phase across over 3,000 communes.

Support of breeding poultry for poor people.

Machines helps people cultivate well in low areas.

Building the irrigation works to bring water to high areas.

Support of plant seedlings and technique to poor people.

Program 135 helps poor people find it more confident to expand production.

Receiving production support, poor people have more opportunities for poverty reduction.