Thursday, April 9 2020 17:56
Alina Hovhannisyan

In total, about 1 billion drams will be available in RA banks for  anti-crisis measures in the social bloc

In total, about 1 billion drams will be available in RA banks for  anti-crisis measures in the social bloc

ArmInfo. In total, 928 million drams will be available in the banks of the Republic of Armenia to implement 3 packages of anti-crisis measures of social significance. 

This was announced by the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of the  Republic of Armenia Zaruhi Batoyan during a press conference on April  9. In particular, she specified that the beneficiaries of the 4th  (for those who have lost their jobs and having children under the age  of 14), 6th (for those who have lost their jobs due to coronavirus)  and 7th (for pregnant women) packages of activities can receive  funding. The Minister emphasized that beneficiaries in packages 4 and  6 already receive the stipulated assistance.  

According to Batoyan,  applications for the 7th package were received from 15 thousand  women, of which according to the requirements presented, so far 3.7  thousand women have become beneficiaries, who will be able to receive  a lump sum in the amount of 100 thousand drams tomorrow. , the head of the  department noted.

At the same time, the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs noted that  it would be possible to submit applications for inclusion in the 8th  package of anti-crisis measures (lump-sum benefits for employees and  entrepreneurs of the most vulnerable areas of economic activity) from  April 10.  To note, more detailed information on the procedure for  submitting applications for one-time social benefits can be obtained  by clicking on the following link:  https://dimum.ssa.am/.