According to the report, after nearly 1 month of implementation, with a high sense of responsibility of agencies and units, local authorities have so far started construction of 100 houses, more than 50 houses have been completed, the rest are under construction and are determined to be completed in May 2025.
Regarding construction costs, in addition to the amount of VND 60 million/house supported by the Ministry of National Defense, households have accumulated or borrowed to contribute additional construction capital; the average additional cost is about VND 30 million/house.
In addition, local mass forces, especially the Youth Union, have actively supported working days and transported materials to reduce labor costs, helping houses become more spacious.
Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Nguyen Minh Trieu - Deputy Commander of Military Region 9 - emphasized that the Ministry of National Defense is always ready to accompany the locality in implementing social security policies, strengthening national defense and strengthening the blood-for- The army and the people relationship.
The handover of 100 houses not only helps people have stable and solid housing, but also deeply demonstrates the spirit of solidarity between the army and the people, the concern of the Party, State and armed forces for social security work, sustainable poverty reduction...
Accordingly, the program of handing over 100 solidarity houses supported by the Ministry of Defense has deeply shown the love of the people of Keo Son and stick. The awarded shelters are not only practical support for the poor households, but also show the sense of responsibility, sharing and accompanying the armed forces with the people.
Thereby, the image of Uncle Ho's soldiers continues to be carved deeply in the hearts of the people, contributing to strengthening the great unity bloc of the entire nation, arousing the beliefs and the will to rise in the community, build a solid people's heart in the development of the homeland and the country.
At the ceremony, the Military Command of Ben Tre province and the Steering Committee of Mo Cay Bac district presented 100 gifts and cash to households. On this occasion, the People's Committee of Ben Tre province also awarded a Certificate of Merit to Military Region 9 for its positive contributions to mobilizing and supporting the construction of houses for the poor in the province.
On the same morning, the Steering Committee for the implementation of the elimination of temporary and dilapidated houses in Ben Tre province also presented the Great Solidarity house to the family of Mr. Le Van Thanh, a party member who participated in the Cambodian battlefield and is currently residing in Phuoc Trung hamlet (Phuoc My Trung town, Mo Cay Bac district).
The house has an area of 36m2 with a total construction cost of 92 million VND. Of which, 60 million VND is supported from the social security program ( supported by the Ministry of National Defense in 2025), the rest is accumulated by the family.
