According to local Departments of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, over 13.5 million people nationwide benefited from this outpouring of support. The total budget for this endeavor exceeded VND 7.943 trillion, up VND 181 billion from the previous year.
The funds poured in from various sources, with nearly VND 711 billion allocated from the central budget, VND nearly 4.452 trillion from local budgets, and VND 2.779 trillion donated by the public.
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Tet gifts are handed to poor, near-poor families in Nghe An province. |
In tribute to those who rendered services to the nation, the State President extended Tet gifts to over 1.66 million beneficiaries, including families of fallen soldiers. This gesture was backed by a fund of more than VND 506.75 billion.
Food security remained a priority as the Prime Minister issued five key decisions ensuring that more than 6,876 tons of rice reached 104,315 households - home to 458,401 residents facing food shortage in 10 provinces. Local authorities worked tirelessly to distribute the supplies before February 2, guaranteeing that no family would be left behind during this joyous celebration.
Over 1.1 million old persons were honored with thoughtful greetings and gifts valued at over VND 673 billion while more than 445,000 children in difficult circumstances were given presents worth more than VND 196 billion. Support was also extended to more than 1.3 million social protection beneficiaries, with gifts worth over VND 918 billion.
In response to a nationwide push to eliminate temporary and dilapidated housing, many citizens were able to celebrate Tet in their new homes, with over 22,000 houses completed in time for the festivities and nearly 20,500 under construction. Among them, 6,962 have been earmarked specifically for revolution contributors.
Source: VNA