battleground lands
The material and spiritual life of Gia Lai people is increasingly improved, the appearance of urban and rural areas improves. After 50 years of construction and development, Gia Lai has risen strongly from a locality that suffered many losses due to war, achieving many achievements in all fields. Comprehensive economic development, people's lives have improved significantly, aiming to become a province in the region by 2030.
Historical feats such as the Plei Me Campaign, the Cheo Reo - Phu Bon Victory, the 68th Mau-Spring off-Spring offensive, the 1972 Spring - Summer Campaign... are the pride of the Gia Lai people, contributing to beautifying the revolutionary tradition of their homeland. Heroes such as Dinh Nup, Y Don, A Sanh, Ka Klong... have become symbols of courage and indomitable spirit.
In Kon Tum, on March 16, 1975, armed forces and people simultaneously attacked, taking possession of Kon Tum town, and completely liberating the province. Veteran Nguyen Trung Que - former officer of the reconnaissance Department (former Kon Tum Provincial Army) - still clearly remembers the heroic years in the Central Highlands Campaign with the motto "fast-paced, fast-paced, big wins". Despite the fierce bullets and bullets, the fighting spirit is always resilient and steadfast.
Our generation has shed blood and sacrificed to make the country gain independence and freedom. Now, witnessing the strong development of Kon Tum, people's lives are increasingly improving, everyone feels proud" - Mr. Que emotionally shared.
If Kon Tum's economy previously relied mainly on self-sufficient agriculture and forestry, many modern development models have now appeared. Cocoa, cocoa, Ngoc Linh ginseng growing areas and high-tech agriculture are forming in many districts such as Tu Mo Rong, Dak Glei, Dak To, Sa Thay... The lands that were once associated with fierce battles have now changed strongly, the streets are spacious, people's lives are increasingly prosperous, security and order are maintained.
Development in all aspects
In Dak Nong, the German occupation victory on March 9, 1975 was the first major battle to open the Central Highlands Campaign, creating an important turning point, promoting the air of attack and rebellion throughout the battlefield.
Mr. Doan Van Ky, a resident of Dak Mil district, recalled: My family and I moved from the Central region to Dak Mil to live in the 1990s. After nearly 30 years of being attached to this land, I have witnessed a comprehensive change in all aspects".
Up to now, Dak Mil district has been invested in infrastructure development with many new traffic routes and schools built. Many farming households have improved their lives after a period of investment in agricultural production, gradually rising to become well-off.
Dak Lak province aims to basically become a province with rapid and sustainable development by 2030, in the direction of industrialization and modernization. By 2050, strive to become a province with a good economy in the country.
With 49 ethnic groups living together, Dak Lak is a unique multicultural land. The intersection between indigenous culture and the culture of migratory ethnic groups has created a rich, unique and typical cultural space of the Central Highlands. In particular, Buon Ma Thuot city is on the path to becoming a world coffee city, worthy of being the capital of the central Central Highlands region.
As for Lam Dong, which is rising strongly with a dynamically developing economy, modern infrastructure, and people's lives are constantly improving. In 2024, the province's GRDP will reach VND 140,500 billion, per capita income will be VND 103.6 million/year, and budget revenue will be over VND 13,000 billion - leading the entire Central Highlands region.
High-tech agriculture is a bright spot with more than 70,000 hectares of modern production, creating many typical products such as: Vegetables, Da Lat flowers, B'Lao tea, Di Linh coffee... The new rural program has achieved impressive results: 106/106 communes have met the standards, including 47 advanced communes and 23 model communes. The poverty rate in ethnic minority areas decreased to 6.25%.
Lam Dong is currently developing dynamically and sustainably, affirming its role as a bridge between the Central Highlands, the Southeast and the South Central Coast. The province is ready to enter a new stage of development, deep integration and reaching international standards.
Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Tran Hong Thai, affirmed: "We are always open, ready to create all favorable conditions for business development. Lam Dong is committed to strongly reforming administrative procedures, building an attractive investment environment, with three key economic pillars: Tourism, high-tech agriculture and green industry".
