In the early days, despite heavy workloads and many difficulties, leaders of Chiềng Sinh commune personally visited villages to check the progress of the program to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated houses. Their timely presence strengthened public trust in the newly established government structure.

Chiềng Sinh Commune was created through the merger of four former communes, Nà Sáy, Mường Thín, Mường Khong, and Chiềng Sinh. The number of beneficiary households is therefore large, the workload heavy, while the timeframe to meet provincial deadlines is tight. Commune leaders have been meeting people in villages, listening to their concerns, and devising solutions that both satisfy residents and speed up progress. During inspections, leaders also answered questions directly and mobilized support forces to help build homes, prioritizing policy households, the elderly, and vulnerable groups. This has created consensus and determination among the people.

Beyond addressing urgent issues, Chiềng Sinh leaders are also looking to the commune’s long-term potential. The area is seen as having strong tourism prospects. From the start of their new roles, local authorities organized a field trip to Mường Thín Waterfall, a pristine, majestic site nestled among terraced fields and Thai ethnic villages, with potential to become a distinctive eco-cultural tourism model. Leaders affirmed this as a key development direction, with plans to draft detailed proposals, train locals in community-based tourism, and develop homestays tied to cultural preservation.

Đỗ Văn Sơn, Chairman of the Chiềng Sinh commune People’s Committee, noted: “The commune is vast and faces many difficulties, while most of the new leaders have just been transferred here and do not yet fully grasp the situation. From the outset, we determined that we must stay close to the people, understand them, and only then can we make the right decisions and govern effectively.”

In early August, heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Na Son commune, severely affecting 539 households. Local leaders immediately divided responsibilities, went directly to the affected villages, and worked alongside residents to recover and stabilize life. For nearly two weeks, Nguyễn Thanh Lâm, Vice Chairman of the Na Son commune People’s Committee, was present in Suối Lư 1, 2, and 3, the hardest-hit villages, to oversee recovery efforts, coordinate with police and soldiers, and distribute relief goods to all affected households.

The floods damaged 105 homes, many of which were swept away completely, forcing residents to relocate. After the waters receded, Mr. Lâm directed cleanup and repair work, environmental sanitation, and disinfection to prevent disease outbreaks, while ensuring food and supplies were provided. “Our priority was to move people and property out of danger zones and ensure no one lacked food or clothing after the disaster,” he said.

Nearly two weeks later, recovery work in the Suối Lư villages was largely complete, with residents gradually resuming normal life. Lò Văn Thăm, Head of Suối Lư 3 village, said: “The floods affected 43 households here, including five that lost their homes completely. Thanks to the timely presence of the local government and support forces, we’ve been able to recover and stabilize. Their presence gave us the strength to overcome hardship.”

Not only in Chiềng Sinh or Na Son, but across the province, commune-level officials are actively inspecting, surveying, and engaging with the grassroots. From economic development and poverty reduction to disaster prevention, when local officials truly stay close to the people, the people respond with trust and cooperation, working together to build a stronger and more prosperous homeland.