Quang Binh Gives Land, Water to Poor

The People's Committee of the north-central province of Quang Binh has approved a preferential policy on providing land and water for 21,776 poor people including ethnic minorities in 44 disadvantaged communes and 27 disadvantaged villages. Total capital of more than VND308 billion ($14.7 million) from the State and local budgets will be used to build 55 new water-supply systems and upgrade 60 water-supply networks. Land will also be provided to the families. (Vietnam News Jan 30)