Is old age more difficult to deal with than hollowness? The dilemma of merging villages and towns
Preface. In recent years, the merger of villages and towns has attracted much attention in rural China, and it is an important measure in rural planning, but there are also many hidden dangers that affect the interests of farmers. Farmers are looking forward to the future development of village and town merger, but at the same time, they are facing many problems and concerns. This article will explain the importance of village and town merger and the challenges and opportunities faced by farmers.
The importance of rural planning.
As 2024 approaches, the merger of villages and towns has become a hot topic in rural planning. At several national conferences, the development of future rural planning has become a top priority. The integration of villages and towns is not a simple adjustment of geographical location, but has a direct bearing on the quality and safety of peasants' lives in the future. Farmers are paying more and more attention to this issue. With the continuous development of the current situation in rural areas, some phenomena are becoming more and more obvious.
1.Rural"Retirement"The drama.
Among the many rural planning issues, rural"Ageing"The problem gradually became apparent. As more and more young people choose to leave the countryside to work in the cities, the number of elderly people left behind in rural areas is also increasing, resulting in all rural areas"Ageing"The problem is getting worse by the day. This phenomenon not only affects the demographic structure of rural areas, but also directly affects the development and stability of rural areas. Therefore, to solve the rural"Ageing"The problem is imminent.
Expansion: Rural"Retirement"The existence of the problem is not an isolated phenomenon, in the context of rural diversified development, the problem of farmers' pension needs to be solved urgently. How to properly deal with the issue of old-age living security in the process of merging villages and towns has become a difficult problem for political decision-makers.
2.Due to the unchanged nature of the land, the relocation cost is high.
In the process of merging villages and towns, farmers often face high relocation costs. Since the nature of the land has not been effectively changed, this situation has led to a series of negative impacts that cannot be ignored. Farmers have to pay for the renovation of their farmhouses or the purchase of houses for their children, which adds to their financial burden. In this case, some otherwise peaceful life plans can also be affected.
Degree: Due to the unchanged nature of the land, the cost of relocation is high, which directly affects the living standards and stability of farmers. The high costs that farmers have to bear during the relocation process are not permanent and may have an impact on their future lives.
3.Public Opinion Expression in Rural Planning.
In rural planning, farmers' voices are crucial. They have the most direct and practical experience and feeling of the future development of the village. Therefore, in the process of merging villages and towns, it is necessary to fully respect the peasants' right to speak and participate. Only by allowing the peasants to truly participate in it can we better formulate plans that suit the actual situation and safeguard the interests of the vast number of peasants.
Extension: In rural planning, it is necessary to fully consider the long-term interests of rural development and protect the legitimate rights and interests of individual farmers. Farmers should play an active role in the planning process, and put forward more constructive opinions and suggestions for the harmonious promotion of village and town merger through public opinion expression and community consultation.
Future trends in village and town mergers.
For the future development of village and town merger, ** and relevant departments have issued a series of plans and measures. The Action Plan for Rural Development clearly states that we will continue to promote the implementation of village planning in light of the actual conditions of various localities, and further guide and support the merger of villages and towns. At the same time, all localities are actively exploring suitable local village and town merger plans to provide more choices and opportunities for farmers' future development.
1.Localization plans to promote the integration of villages and towns.
In 2023, Shandong, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Hebei, Henan and other places have already formulated a consolidated list of villages and towns. More areas are expected to join the merger in 2024, so farmers should be prepared in advance.
Expansion: The rural integration plan tailored to local conditions is one of the main measures to promote rural revitalization. Adjusting the rural integration plan according to the needs of different regions can better stimulate the development potential of rural areas and achieve the goal of rural revitalization.
2) Reasonable security for the purchase of land.
The new version of the Land Management Law stipulates that the expropriation of land must ensure that the long-term livelihood and living standards of the land-expropriated farmers are not reduced. For example, Nanjing stipulates that as long as 10% of residents do not agree, they will not be demolished, and Beijing Daxing implements it"One building, one homestead"mode.
Expansion: Reasonable guarantee of land acquisition is a key link in promoting the merger of villages and towns. Only by ensuring that the peasants' interests are not harmed can we better promote the work of merging villages and towns. Local governments should adjust their land acquisition plans according to the actual situation to ensure that farmers' livelihoods are not affected.
3.Farmers' concerns and suggestions.
Faced with the future of village and town merger, farmers should pay attention to some important issues and put forward their own suggestions. First of all, farmers should actively participate in the discussion and planning of the future development of the village, and deeply consider and investigate the feasibility and suitability of the merger of villages and towns. Second, farmers should repair their houses in a timely manner, adapt to possible future planning adjustments, and prepare in advance.
Extension: Farmers should continuously improve their planning awareness and participation ability, actively participate in the rural planning process, and safeguard their own interests. At the same time, it should also strengthen its own planning capabilities, adjust its lifestyle and investment direction in a timely manner, and make full preparations for the future merger of villages and towns.
Conclusion. As an important measure of rural planning, the merger of villages and towns has a direct bearing on the livelihood and development of peasants. Rural"Ageing"Problems such as the high cost of relocation and the right of farmers to speak in planning need to be addressed and solved by all sectors of society. Only through in-depth study and joint efforts can we realize the modernization and sustainable development of the work of merging villages and towns and seek a better life and future for the vast number of peasants.