Ho Chi Minh City spends nearly VND2.6 trillion to support disadvantaged people
Monday, 23/08/2021 16:56 (GMT+7)
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on August 22 issued an urgent document approving a proposal to spend more than VND2.576 trillion to support poor workers living in motels, accommodation areas, and blocked areas, as well as COVID-19 affected freelance workers.
Support for workers in difficulty regardless of permanent or temporary residence. (Photo: HNMO)
Specifically, the city agreed with the proposal of the Department of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs to support more than one million poor workers’ households with a total amount of VND1.572 trillion. In addition, the city will support 669,170 self-employed workers in the second phase, using more than VND1.003 trillion.
Support for workers in difficulty, regardless of permanent or temporary residence, or occupational background, ensures that disadvantaged people do not go hungry and can receive support.
In the past two periods of social distancing, Ho Chi Minh City has carried out two support packages for people facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a total amount of nearly VND1.800 trillion from the city budget./.
Compiled by BTA