Over 3,300 tonnes of rice allocated for six localities during lean season

More than 3,300 tonnes of rice from the national reserve will be allocated to six provinces, to support local people in light of the lean season, in 2023.

Under Decision No.1049/QD-TTg, recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai, Lai Chau Province will get nearly 472 tonnes of rice, Dien Bien 825 tonnes, Ha Giang 386 tonnes, Bac Kan 107 tonnes, Dak Lak 586 tonnes and Cao Bang 933 tonnes.

The Deputy Prime Minister asked the Ministries of Finance, and Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, to take prime responsibility for the rice allocation and make reports on the work.

Meanwhile, the People’s Committees of the six localities are responsible for providing support for the needy, in a timely fashion and in line with regulations.