In relocation for poverty alleviation, industry comes first; industrial development helps the people increase their incomes and become better off

Original title: Relocation "moves the poor out of their poor nests"; industrial support "digs out the roots of poverty"

--Observations on poverty alleviation in Song County, Henan

In Pingdi Village, Muzhijie Township, Song County, Henan, a farmer plants sweet potato seedlings on a hillside, beside which stand two rows of brand-new relocation resettlement houses (photo taken on April 27).

Comprehensive report by Sannong Zhitongche: Song County in Henan Province, located in the deep mountains of the Funiu range, has boldly explored a dual approach: on one hand, carrying out relocation to help people in difficulty "move out of their poor nests"; on the other hand, cultivating distinctive industries to help people in difficulty "dig out the roots of poverty," achieving notable results. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Feng Dapeng

In Jiudian Township, Song County, Henan, two farmers use their slack farming season to cut Chinese honeylocust thorns, waiting for traders to come and buy them (photo taken on April 27). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Feng Dapeng