Vietnam Central Province Receives Rice Aid

Two thousand tons of rice were delivered to the residents of central Ninh Thuan Province as part of a Government relief for the province affected by a prolonged drought this year. While Bac Ai District received 411 tons, Thuan Nam got 460 tons, Ninh Son 382 tons, and Thuan Bac 400 tons. Ninh Phuoc was distributed 167 tons and Ninh Hai got 172 tons. The provincial People's Committee has ordered local agencies and authorities to quickly distribute the rice to residents in need of assistance. Cham households in the province received the rice aid prior to their traditional Ramuwan festival held in June. (Vietnam News June 18)