Decision No. 1238/QD-TTg on the reorganization, reform of organizational structure and activities of scientific and technological institutes under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Decision No. 1238/QD-TTg of 2006 by the Prime Minister on the reorganization, reform of organizational structure and activities of scientific and technological institutes under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. This decision changes the names of some institutes and assigns responsibility to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment to direct the development of a reform proposal according to the self-governance mechanism, bearing full responsibility.

Document No.1238/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorNatural Resources and Environment
FieldUncategorized
Issued date18/09/2006
Effective date01/10/2006
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 1238/QD-TTg of 2006 by the Prime Minister on the reorganization, reform of organizational structure and activities of scientific and technological institutes under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. This decision changes the names of some institutes and assigns responsibility to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment to direct the development of a reform proposal according to the self-governance mechanism, bearing full responsibility.

Scope of application

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Key points

  • The Institute of Land Administration is renamed as the Institute of Surveying and Cartography Science.
  • The Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources is renamed as the Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources Science.
  • The Hydro-Meteorological Institute is renamed as the Institute of Hydro-Meteorological and Environmental Science.
  • The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment shall take the lead, coordinate with other ministries to develop, approve and implement the reform proposal according to Decree No. 115/2005/NĐ-CP.
  • This Decision takes effect from October 1, 2006.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Improving the organization and activities of scientific and technological institutes enhances research quality.
  • Negative impact: Time is required to adapt to the new names and structures.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What impact does renaming the institutes have?

Renaming does not affect research activities; it is merely a name change according to the Government's decision.

What must the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment do?

The Minister must take the lead, coordinate with other ministries to develop, approve and implement the reform proposal according to Decree No. 115/2005/NĐ-CP.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from October 1, 2006.

Does renaming the institutes relate to research activities?

No, renaming is only a name change according to the Government's decision and does not affect research activities.

Which entities are responsible for implementing this Decision?

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, and Chairpersons of provincial/municipal People's Committees directly under the central government are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 1238/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, September 18, 2006

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the reorganization, reform, and operation of scientific research institutes under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

___________________

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to Decree No. 91/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;

Pursuant to Decree No. 115/2005/NĐ-CP dated September 5, 2005 of the Government stipulating the self-management and self-responsibility mechanism for public scientific and technological organizations;

CONSIDERING THE PROPOSAL OF THE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT,

DECISION:

Article 1. Renaming certain scientific research institutes under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Renaming certain scientific research institutes under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment as follows:

1. The Institute of Land Administration shall be renamed as the Institute of Surveying, Mapping, and Cartography.

2. The Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources shall be renamed as the Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources Science.

3. The Hydrology and Meteorology Institute shall be renamed as the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environment Science.

Article 2. Responsibilities of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment

1. To take the lead and coordinate with the Ministers of Science and Technology, Home Affairs, and Finance to direct the development, approval, and implementation of reform plans for the operations and organization of the renamed institutes as specified in Article 1 of this Decision, in accordance with Decree No. 115/2005/NĐ-CP dated September 5, 2005 of the Government stipulating the self-management and self-responsibility mechanism for public scientific and technological organizations and other relevant legal documents.

2. To define the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the units specified in Article 1 of this Decision.

Article 3. Effectiveness and Responsibility for Implementation

1. This Decision shall take effect from October 1, 2006.

2. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of central government agencies, and Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government are responsible for implementing this Decision.

PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung
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