Tomorrow, Sunday, October 5, 2026, the subsidy for the second group of beneficiaries of the voucher scheme for household heads with national ID codes ending in 7, 8, and 9 will be credited. This amount is one million tomans per person, and according to the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, this amount is expected to increase by at least 300,000 tomans.
Details of the voucher scheme
The voucher scheme is considered one of the government's policies to support the livelihoods of households. The validity of this financial assistance is for one month, and the credit for September will be valid until the end of October 2026. The items covered by this scheme include rice, oil, pasta, sugar, legumes, dates, milk, yogurt, cheese, red meat, white meat (chicken, turkey, fish, and shrimp), various fruits, and vegetables.
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Social and economic consequences
This government action comes at a time when many households are struggling with serious economic challenges. The rising prices of food and livelihood issues have made many families urgently need this assistance. The voucher subsidy, as a temporary solution, can somewhat alleviate the burden of economic problems and enable households to purchase essential items.
While this scheme seems to be a positive step towards supporting people's livelihoods, it is necessary to have precise and organized planning to improve the economic and living conditions of households. Furthermore, the continuation and expansion of such schemes can help stabilize individuals' livelihoods and reduce economic pressures.
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