In the context of current social development, rural revitalization has become the top priority of the national strategy. As the basic unit of rural revitalization, the role of village-level organizations is indispensable. How to ensure the stability and enthusiasm of village-level cadres is directly related to the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy. Therefore, the government and local governments have successively introduced policies to adjust the salaries and benefits of village cadres, aiming to improve the living standards of village-level cadres by improving wages and benefits, so as to attract and retain more outstanding talents to devote themselves to rural construction.
The specific content of this policy is that by 2025, the average salary of village directors and village secretaries shall not be less than 80% of the average salary of local civil servants at the same level. In some economically developed areas, the standard can even be raised by up to 90%. The purpose of this policy is very clear, on the one hand, it is to affirm and reward the hard work of village cadres over the years, and on the other hand, it is also to better stimulate their work motivation, stabilize the rural grassroots governance team, and build a solid talent foundation for rural revitalization.
In 2020, the average monthly salary of the village director and village secretary was 3,500 yuan and 4,000 yuan, respectively, while the average monthly salary of the corresponding civil servants was about 5,500 yuan. According to the new policy, by 2025, the average monthly salary of these two positions will be increased to 4,400 yuan and 5,000 yuan respectively, an increase of more than 20%. In economically underdeveloped areas, the new policy has brought about a wage increase of more than 50 percent, which will undoubtedly have a great attraction for village-level cadres.
Some people may question why the salaries of village-level cadres should be raised. In fact, there are three deep reasons behind this:
First of all, efficient village-level governance requires great effort and hard work, and this effort is worthy of reasonable rewards from the society. Moderately increasing wages and benefits can reflect the society's attention and affirmation of the work of village cadres, and then stimulate their enthusiasm and enthusiasm for work.
Second, stabilizing and excellent rural grassroots governance teams is crucial to rural revitalization. At present, a practical problem is that outstanding talents are often more inclined to develop in cities, which makes the brain drain in rural areas, especially in economically underdeveloped areas, more serious. Appropriately increasing the salaries and benefits of village-level cadres can retain talents to a certain extent and provide strong talent support for rural revitalization.
Finally, promoting rural revitalization is a strategic need for national development, and the realization of this demand is inseparable from the active actions of village-level organizations and cadres at the grassroots level. Raising wages and benefits can not only ensure the basic living needs of village cadres, but also release a positive signal to encourage more talents to devote themselves to the cause of rural revitalization.
Therefore, if farmers want to change the traditional mode of going out to work and participate in the election of village cadres, they can not only obtain a relatively stable and gradually increasing income, but also contribute to the development of their hometown. This is not only a new choice for personal career, but also a contribution to rural revitalization.
In short, through the adjustment of the salary of village cadres, it can not only effectively improve the living standards of village cadres, but also gather more talents and strength for the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy. In the future, with the further implementation of this policy, it is foreseeable that China's rural areas will usher in more dynamic and hopeful development prospects.