Photo shows an aerial view of the artificial grass-planting base in Lumakha Village, Rabang Town, Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture. Photo by Correspondent Kelsang Zhuduo

In 2024, Ngari Prefecture has made great strides on the journey of rural revitalization, accelerating the pace of agricultural and rural modernization, and achieving a series of remarkable accomplishments. Rural residents' per capita disposable income has surpassed 20,000 yuan, reaching 20,256 yuan, with a growth rate of 8%. A total of 8,747 farmers and herders have been employed through labor transfer, generating 104.56 million yuan in additional income. 40 beautiful and harmonious villages on the plateau suitable for living and doing business have been built... Behind these impressive figures lies the dedication and hard work of the vast number of cadres and people of all ethnic groups in the "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers" sector in Ngari Prefecture, who have taken the initiative to assume responsibilities and overcome difficulties.

Bathed in early spring sunshine, the 1,500-plus mu (approximately 1km²) artificial grass-planting base in Lumakha Village, Rabang Town, Rutog County, is teeming with vitality and hope as tender green grass shoots slowly emerge.

In 2024, the base harvested 420 tons of fresh grass and 250 tons of dried grass, continuously broadening income channels for local residents. In addition to the artificial grass-planting base, Lumakha Village also boasts a large-scale white cashmere goat breeding industry, having won honors such as the "Gold Quality Award" at the China International Agricultural Fair.

In recent years, Lumakha Village has made great efforts to promote high-quality development of characteristic economies on the plateau, vigorously cultivating pillar industries such as white cashmere goats, Salix bangongensis, artificial grass planting, and sand and gravel plants. The village's collective income has exceeded 30 million yuan for three consecutive years.

In 2024, Ngari Prefecture has comprehensively promoted the improvement of the human living environment. The construction of 10 beautiful and harmonious villages on the plateau suitable for living and doing business has commenced, with an investment of 195 million yuan. A total of 71 infrastructure upgrading projects, including rural water supply maintenance and renovation, have been implemented. Additionally, 162.6 kilometers of rural roads have been paved, and 58.05 kilometers of new water supply pipelines have been laid. 19 rural living environment improvement projects, funded with 157 million yuan, have all broken ground as well. 351 household toilets have been renovated, with detailed records established for each.

Furthermore, Ngari Prefecture has also focused on enhancing the capabilities and qualities of the agricultural and rural system's cadre teams. Since 2024, 25 training sessions on animal epidemic prevention, crop cultivation, and other topics have been held, training more than 1,000 people, basically covering agricultural and rural system cadres and resident work teams at the county, township, and village levels.

Reporter: Losang Tenzin, Tamdrin, Yongqing

Translator: Luo Rongting, Zhi Xinghua

Review: Dong Xiuli, Pan Lu