Premier goes to village to see drought impact
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April 6, 2010, Tuesday
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CHINESE Premier Wen Jiabao went on an inspection tour in drought-hit Guizhou Province from Saturday to yesterday, meeting people, seeing the dry conditions first hand and discussing relief measures with officials.
Normally at this time of year spring planting would be in full swing, but the drought has made farming impossible in parts of the province.
The premier visited the worst-hit Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. It was his third time this year to visit the drought-afflicted southwest.
Wen went to Minhang Village, where wheat seedlings were all withered because of the drought.
Wen squatted, examining the dry seedlings and soil.
"The government, the Party, as well as the people nationwide all have the greatest sympathy for you," Wen said to the villagers surrounding him.
"We feel more confident now after seeing the premier," some villagers said.
Besides the troubles with farming, the drought had also resulted in a scarcity of drinking water, which the premier was very concerned about.
He went to the water tank in every village and checked the level, and he also went to farmers' kitchens to check their water jars.
He said fire fighters must deliver drinking water first to the old and sick, and then to people living alone.
"Spring ploughing is a crucial period. We must try our best to protect the seeds, ensure proper irrigation, enlarge the cropland area and plant drought-resistant crops such as potatoes, corn and tobacco," Wen said.
Guizhou is one of the poorest provinces in the country, with serious environmental problems such as desertification and persistent water shortages.
The premier urged local government to increase water conservancy, as well as desertification control.
"With united efforts from both the government and the Party, the people and the military, we can definitely overcome the drought and prepare for the area's long-term development as well," Wen said.
(Xinhua)
Normally at this time of year spring planting would be in full swing, but the drought has made farming impossible in parts of the province.
The premier visited the worst-hit Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. It was his third time this year to visit the drought-afflicted southwest.
Wen went to Minhang Village, where wheat seedlings were all withered because of the drought.
Wen squatted, examining the dry seedlings and soil.
"The government, the Party, as well as the people nationwide all have the greatest sympathy for you," Wen said to the villagers surrounding him.
"We feel more confident now after seeing the premier," some villagers said.
Besides the troubles with farming, the drought had also resulted in a scarcity of drinking water, which the premier was very concerned about.
He went to the water tank in every village and checked the level, and he also went to farmers' kitchens to check their water jars.
He said fire fighters must deliver drinking water first to the old and sick, and then to people living alone.
"Spring ploughing is a crucial period. We must try our best to protect the seeds, ensure proper irrigation, enlarge the cropland area and plant drought-resistant crops such as potatoes, corn and tobacco," Wen said.
Guizhou is one of the poorest provinces in the country, with serious environmental problems such as desertification and persistent water shortages.
The premier urged local government to increase water conservancy, as well as desertification control.
"With united efforts from both the government and the Party, the people and the military, we can definitely overcome the drought and prepare for the area's long-term development as well," Wen said.
(Xinhua)
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