ArmInfo. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia intends to submit a proposal for the discussion of the government regarding the determination of the amount of a lump sum for the birth of a child, approval and establishment of the procedure for its payment. The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia Mane Tandilyan stated this on her Facebook page.
"Of course, the amount of benefits is not sufficient, but within the budget set for 2017 at this stage it is possible to make minor changes. As a result of preliminary discussions, it is proposed to increase the allowance for the birth of a second child from July 1, 2018 - from 50,000 AMD to 150,000", she noted.
The noted changes, according to M. Tandilyan, will not have a significant impact on the budget. "In the near future, the issue will be given a more comprehensive and effective solution," the minister stressed.
According to M. Tandilyan, demographic problems and a high level of poverty are the most pressing issues that need to be addressed. "Realizing that all problems can not be solved immediately and simultaneously, the ministry will do everything within its capabilities to achieve its goals, even small ones," she said.
