Source: Nongnghiep.vn
Speaking at the Conference to summarize the work in 2021 of the General Department of Water Resources on December 31, Minister Le Minh Hoan quoted the lyrics of the song “The person who built Ke Go Lake” and sent a message to the engineers, those who Irrigation work requires emotions and dreams to bring good values to farmers and society to act stronger. Thereby, it will avoid the situation of “lakes have excess water, people lack water”.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan speaks at the Conference to review the work in 2021 of the General Department of Water Resources. Photo: Minh Phuc.
That is not only the thinking of building the lake, but the thinking of developing the irrigation industry that is responsible to the people. Works must be multi-valued, create landscapes to attract tourism, add value and create jobs for people, especially ethnic minorities.
Minister Le Minh Hoan also asked the General Department of Water Resources to coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security, relevant ministries and branches to deal with water pollution in many irrigation systems, especially the Bac Hung Hai system. At the same time, it is necessary to apply science and technology to build a database for forecasting, warning and recommending local authorities to change the structure of crops and livestock accordingly.
Implement the plan in the context of extreme weather, rain, flood, saline intrusion; Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the restructuring of the agricultural sector, in 2021 the irrigation industry has gradually innovated in the direction of “smart” multi-purpose, multi-purpose, with special emphasis on ensuring security. water safety and security.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development awarded certificates of merit to collectives that successfully completed their work tasks in 2021. Photo: Nguyen Sinh.
At the conference, the delegates said that the pollution and deterioration of water quality in the irrigation works systems are becoming more and more serious. The protection of water quality in irrigation works is also facing many challenges from the impact of economic development, such as the trend of changing production models, urbanization, industrialization and development. the infrastructure…
Meanwhile, we do not have enough resources to treat wastewater, waste and garbage, a common irrigation system for water supply and drainage, and the sense of law observance of relevant agencies, organizations and individuals. is not high. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the coordination between relevant ministries and branches with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in handling violations of the protection scope of irrigation works, discharge of wastewater into irrigation works.
According to Mr. Nguyen Nhu Cuong, Director of the Department of Crop Production, irrigation has made early predictions about drought and salinity, thereby helping to manage production, especially sowing in the Mekong Delta, and bring efficiency. high. The Mekong Delta is one of the areas most heavily affected by climate change, so irrigation planning for this area in the coming time must focus on solutions to respond to climate change and sea level rise.
Agreeing with this view, Mr. Do Van Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Irrigation Planning, said that in the context of climate change, rains, floods, and droughts are extreme, unusual and unpredictable. Due to current impacts of upstream water use and forest decline, it is necessary to support localities with funds to overcome drought, saltwater intrusion, inundation and floods; directing appropriate investment resources to ensure water source security and safety of dams and reservoirs. To address the internal challenges of the irrigation sector, both political commitment and greater investment of resources are required.
Prof. Dr. People’s Republic of China Le Kim Truyen, Vice President of Vietnam Association of Large Dams and Water Resources Development. Photo: Minh Phuc.
At the conference, Prof. Dr. Le Kim Truyen, Vice President of Vietnam Association of Large Dams and Water Resources Development shared: One of the turning points of the irrigation industry in recent years is the development of a Project on Water Security. . This is a “new wind”, creating mechanisms, policies and investment resources to develop the irrigation industry.
Second, we have also established a master plan on natural disaster prevention and control and irrigation for the period of 2021 – 2025, with a vision to 2050 on a national scale. This means a lot, because we all know that planning must go first. The closer the planning is to life, to the requirements of reality, the more it will help the irrigation industry develop strongly in the future.
Prof. Dr. People’s Republic of China Le Kim Truyen, Vice President of Vietnam Association of Large Dams and Water Resources Development. Photo: Minh Phuc.
At the conference, Prof. Dr. Le Kim Truyen, Vice President of Vietnam Association of Large Dams and Water Resources Development shared: One of the turning points of the irrigation industry in recent years is the development of a Project on Water Security. . This is a “new wind”, creating mechanisms, policies and investment resources to develop the irrigation industry.
Second, we have also established a master plan on natural disaster prevention and control and irrigation for the period of 2021 – 2025, with a vision to 2050 on a national scale. This means a lot, because we all know that planning must go first. The closer the planning is to life, to the requirements of reality, the more it will help the irrigation industry develop strongly in the future.
