The Prime Minister of Armenia familiarized himself with the  implementation of state subsidy programs in a number of communities  in Gegharkunik region

ArmInfo.Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on the eve of a working visit visited Gegharkunik region, where he got acquainted with the process of  implementing state subsidy programs in a number of communities.

As reported by the press service of the RA government, the visit of  the Prime Minister began with the Lchashen community. Within the  framework of the subsidy program implemented by the RA government,  the kindergarten is being renovated in the community. During the tour  of the territory of the preschool institution, the work done here was  presented to the Prime Minister. It was noted that before the  implementation of the program there were 3 groups in the  kindergarten, some of the children were not able to attend the  kindergarten. After renovation and expansion, the group will be  expanded by 40 beds, and the entire facility will be fully functional  with 120 beds. The works are in the final stages, they will be  completed by the end of October this year. The cost of the  reconstruction project is 18 million drams, 65% of which is provided  by the government, 35% - by the Lchashen community. Governor of  Gegharkunik region Gnel Sanosyan noted that in 2019 -2020. in  Lchashen, 7 subvention programs have been implemented, including  asphalting roads, building a street lighting network and other  infrastructure development programs.

The Prime Minister's next stop was the Gandzak community. Nikol  Pashinyan got acquainted with the asphalting of Baghramyan Street in  Gandzak, and also with the renovation of the central square of the  community. It was noted that Gandzak Street is being repaired at the  expense of state funds. The road works began at the end of last year  and will be completed in September this year. The length of the road  is 2 km, the area of asphalt works will be 13 thousand square meters.  At the moment, about 60% of construction work has been completed. The  cost of the program is over AMD 307 million. And 14.5 million drams  were allocated for the reconstruction of the central square of the  community. Construction started 2 weeks ago. A lighting system will  be installed on the square, the territory will be landscaped, benches  installed, crossings laid, a river bed built near the square. Nikol  Pashinyan also visited the 9th century church preserved in the center  of the village of Gandzak.  Prime Minister Pashinyan went from  Gandzak to the Tsovasar community, where a kindergarten will appear  for the first time under a subsidy program. During the site survey,  the Prime Minister was provided with detailed information about the  project. Construction began in 2019 with completion scheduled for  2020. It is planned to build a new building for a kindergarten,  improve the overall area. The cost of the project is 203 million  drams, 65% of which is provided by the government, 35% - by the  municipality of Tsovasar. The new kindergarten will have 100 places  in 4 groups. At the moment, construction is completed by 50-60%. The  Governor of Gegharkunik noted that the Tsovasar subsidy program  consists of three important components: a kindergarten will appear in  the community for the first time, the state and investors participate  in the program, and community residents are involved in construction  work.

Continuing his working visit to Gegharkunik region, the Prime  Minister visited the communities of Lichk, Vardenik and Artsvanist.  In the first two communities, subvention programs are being  implemented, and in Artsvanist community, major repairs and  asphalting of intra-community roads are being carried out. Prime  Minister Pashinyan got acquainted with the work on the spot, talked  with builders, inquired about the quality of work and working  conditions. It was noted that within the framework of the programs  launched in early August in Lichk municipality, the asphalting of  1,800 meters of intra-community roads is underway. The project cost  is about 82 million drams, of which 60% was provided by the  government, and 40% - by the municipality of Lichka. Construction  will be completed in the coming months. In Vardenik, a total of 6 km  of the internal communal road is being paved. The project cost is  about 290 million drams, 60% of which is provided by the government,  40% - by the municipality of Vardenik. The program provides for  asphalting 12 streets. Work is underway in Artsvanist to ensure road  safety.