“三北”生态行：“以工代赈”让农牧民由治沙“看客”变“主角”

Core Points - The "Three-North" project has successfully engaged 104,000 farmers and herders in Inner Mongolia, distributing labor remuneration of 1.02 billion yuan, transforming them from passive observers to active participants in desertification control [1] - The project in Bayannur City is expected to generate an annual electricity output of 360 million kWh and will rehabilitate 24,000 acres of sandy land, with over 2,000 local villagers involved in the construction [2] - In the Dalad Banner of Ordos City, over 10,000 farmers participated in ecological restoration, with individual annual labor income exceeding 100,000 yuan, highlighting the effectiveness of the "work-for-relief" model [3] Summary by Sections Project Engagement and Economic Impact - The "Three-North" project has led to the participation of 104,000 farmers and herders, with a total labor remuneration of 1.02 billion yuan, enhancing their role in desertification control [1] - In Bayannur City, the implementation of the "work-for-relief" model has resulted in an average annual income increase of 15,000 yuan for 37,000 farmers and herders involved in desertification control [2] - In Dalad Banner, the project has created over 10,000 job opportunities for farmers, with an average income increase of nearly 10,000 yuan per person [3] Project Implementation and Local Involvement - The project in Bayannur City has engaged local farmers in various activities, including photovoltaic project construction and afforestation, with significant local participation [2] - The Dalad Banner has prioritized the employment of farmers in project construction and management, fostering a sense of community involvement and shared benefits [3] - The Inner Mongolia authorities have established a profit-sharing mechanism, ensuring that labor remuneration is no less than 10% of the total investment in desertification control projects [3]