Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council presided over an executive meeting of the State Council on July 28 to deploy further reforms and improvements in the management of scientific research funding from the central government, giving scientific researchers greater funding management autonomy; determining measures to stabilize pig production, promoting stable supply and price stability, and enhancing safe pork supply Guarantee capacity.
The meeting pointed out that in accordance with the deployment of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, we must thoroughly implement the new development concept, adhere to the core position of innovation in the overall situation of my country’s modernization, and focus on the concerns of scientific researchers. Vigorously break the fund management regulations that do not conform to the laws of scientific research, and better encourage scientific researchers to concentrate on research. The meeting determined measures to further reform and improve the management of scientific research funding from the central government.
One is to simplify the budget preparation, reducing the number of budget subjects from more than 9 to 3. Decentralize all budget adjustment rights such as equipment costs to the project undertaking unit. Implement a funding contract system for basic research and talent projects.
The second is to increase incentives for scientific research personnel and increase the proportion of indirect expenses for scientific research projects. The expenses for “persons” in scientific research project funds can reach more than 50%. For pure theoretical basic research projects such as mathematics, the indirect cost ratio can be increased to 60%. Research institutes can use all indirect costs for performance expenditures. Expand the scope of labor service expenses, and the social security subsidies and housing provident funds paid by the units for project hires will be included in the labor service expenses.
The third is to speed up the allocation of project funds. The funds shall be allocated to the undertaking unit within 30 days after the signing of the project mandate. After the project is completed, the surplus funds will be retained by the undertaking unit for direct scientific research expenditures.
Fourth is to innovate financial scientific research funding support methods. According to the focus and scope determined by the state, the leading scientists independently determine the research topics, scientific research teams and funding use. Support new R&D institutions to implement a “budget + negative list” management model.
Fifth, scientific research projects are equipped with scientific research financial assistants to provide professional services such as budgeting and reimbursement to reduce the burden of scientific research personnel. Related labor costs can be resolved through project funding and other channels.
Sixth, improve the supervision of scientific research funding. Strengthen supervision during and after the event, and conduct audit and supervision in accordance with laws and regulations. The meeting requested that all relevant parties must pay close attention to the implementation of the above-mentioned measures, and the State Affairs Office shall strengthen supervision.
On December 7, 2020, when Li Keqiang presided over the meeting of the National Science and Technology Leading Group, he said: “We must continue to deepen the system and mechanism.System reforms will further liberate the productivity and creativity of scientific researchers. So that more scientific researchers can settle down, concentrate on learning, and work hard. “
In addition, the National Standing Committee also pointed out that the current pig production capacity has quickly recovered from a severe landslide to the normal year level. In view of the current changes in supply and demand, it is necessary to follow economic laws , More use of market-based methods to ease the fluctuations in the “pig cycle” and ensure the stability of the supply and price of live pigs.
First, we must stabilize fiscal, financial, land and other long-term support policies , To protect the enthusiasm of pig farms (households). For farms (households) and slaughtering and processing enterprises, it is not allowed to restrict, draw or cut loans at will. It is not allowed to expand the restricted area in violation of laws and regulations. Stabilize the stock of large-scale pig farms and help small and medium-sized breeding Farms (households) improve the level of breeding.
Second, we must establish a counter-cyclical regulation mechanism for pig production, when the number of breeding sows decreases by more than 10% month-on-year or continuous pig breeding In the event of a severe loss of 3 months, various localities can provide one-time temporary assistance to large-scale farms (households).
Third, we must take good care of the prevention and control of major diseases and strengthen the emergency response of pork reserves Adjustment.
The National Bureau of Statistics reported on July 26 that the price of live pigs (external three yuan) was 15.6 yuan/kg in mid-July 2021 compared with early July. , A month-on-month decrease of 2.5%. The National Bureau of Statistics previously released data showing that in early July, the price of live pigs (external three yuan) was 16 yuan/kg, up 15.1% from the previous month. In late June, the price of live pigs was flat compared with mid-June. In mid-June, the price of live pigs (external three yuan) was 13.9 yuan/kg, down 12% from the previous month.
According to Xinhua News Agency, the Director of the Price Department of the National Development and Reform Commission Wan Jinsong said at a press conference held on the 19th that since the beginning of this year, the price of live pigs has fallen sharply due to the significant improvement in supply and the decline in demand. The National Development and Reform Commission held twice on June 16 and 28 Issue early warning information about excessive fall in live pig prices, prompting farmers to scientifically arrange production and operation decisions. After entering the first-level early warning interval, the Ministry of Commerce and other relevant departments will immediately start the purchase and storage of pork reserves.