Monday, December 23 2019 16:36

ArmInfo. This year, out of 483 applications for the implementation of subvention programs, 462 were implemented, and some will be completed in 2020. The total cost  of subvention programs amounted to 16.4 billion drams, of which 9.6  billion drams accounted for the state. In 2020, the state budget  provides for 10 billion drams for subvention programs. Minister of  Territorial Development and Infrastructures of the Republic of  Armenia Suren Papikyan announced this on December 23 during the final  press conference.

"Thanks to the implementation of subvention programs in the regions  of Armenia, it was possible to fix significant achievements," he  said.

In particular, as Papikyan noted, in 2019, 112 km of roads were paved  as part of subvention programs, irrigation systems were implemented  in 32 communities, 41 drinking water supply programs were  implemented, gasification was carried out in 16 communities, and  energy-saving programs were implemented in 58 communities lighting  systems. In addition, 65 roofs of multi-unit buildings were repaired  and issues related to the modernization of elevators were resolved in  15 communities. Regarding renewable energy, including the  installation of photovoltaic panels, the minister noted that 12  subvention programs were implemented.

At the same time, Papikyan recalled that in the 5-year government  program it was indicated that during this period 70% of the Armenian  communities should have kindergartens. In this regard, he said that  in 2019, as part of the subvention programs, it was possible to carry  out major repairs in 25 kindergartens. Papikyan also noted that  starting from 2018, heating systems and windows were updated in 20  schools. "This is a very important achievement for our rural  communities," the minister emphasized.

As part of the community enlargement program, according to Papikyan,  57 units equipments were delivered, including trucks and garbage  trucks, as well as tractors. In this connection, he noted that the  process of community enlargement will end in 2021.