Title: Government Spokesperson Confirms Marriage Loan Continuity, Details National Development Initiatives
In a wide-ranging press briefing, Government Spokesperson Ms. Fatemeh Mahagerani addressed key national policies, beginning with a firm confirmation that the government’s marriage loan program will remain in place.
Clarity on Social Support Policy
Directly countering speculation, Ms. Mahagerani stated, “The ‘GAM Card’ is not a replacement for the marriage loan, and with the allocation of the welfare card, the marriage loan will not be eliminated.” This announcement provides clear assurance to citizens regarding the continuity of this specific social support mechanism.
Economic Development and Job Creation Focus
The spokesperson highlighted several major economic initiatives aligned with the nation’s Seventh Development Plan. Central to this is a 35,000 billion Rial memorandum of understanding aimed at developing employment in underprivileged regions. This agreement, signed with the cooperation of the Foundation of the Dispossessed and Veterans and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism, is designed to support 17,500 production projects and create 26,000 job opportunities.
Celebrating National Achievements
Ms. Mahagerani opened her remarks by honoring the memory of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) and commemorating the 13th of Aban, Student’s Day. She also took the opportunity to congratulate the Iranian people on the extraordinary success of the nation’s women and girls in sports, who won 868 medals, including 340 gold, over the past year. “This demonstrates that whenever we have placed our trust in the women and girls of our nation, we have received results beyond imagination,” she remarked.
Further updates provided included:
- Compensation for Port Incident: The government is actively addressing compensation for those affected by the incident at Shahid Rajaei Port. Payments of 1,964 billion Tomans have already been made through cargo insurance to 401 merchants, with a remaining 2,700 billion Tomans under review. The spokesperson assured that “the rights of these dear people are preserved, and no one’s rights will be forfeited.”
- Energy and Industrial Progress: The government is advancing its commitment to reducing gas flaring, a key environmental and economic objective. The extinguishing of 30 flares at 11 operational units is projected to prevent significant waste and generate substantial annual revenue and production.
- Renewable Energy Expansion: In line with national energy goals, 112 megawatts of solar power plants have been inaugurated. The government has a comprehensive plan to produce 30,000 megawatts of solar energy, with an initial target of 7,000 megawatts in the first year.
The briefing underscored the administration’s multi-faceted approach to fostering social welfare, economic resilience, and sustainable development.