Title: New Nutritional Subsidy Announced for Mothers and Infants in Low-Income Families
In a significant move to bolster public health and child welfare, the Iranian Ministry of Cooperation, Labour, and Social Welfare has unveiled a new nutritional subsidy program. This initiative is specifically designed to support mothers and their infants in the nation’s most vulnerable households.
Eligibility and Payment Details
According to an official announcement from the ministry’s Office of Supportive Affairs, the program targets pregnant women and mothers with children under two years of age from households in the first to fifth income deciles. The subsidy, set at a value of 700,000 Tomans, is earmarked specifically for child nutrition. The rollout of these payments is scheduled to begin in the Iranian month of Azar (November/December), with funds being disbursed in up to five separate installments following a thorough verification process of the applicants’ eligibility. While the program’s launch date is confirmed, the precise schedule for the transfers will be announced at a later time.
A Focus on Early Childhood Development
The core objective of this subsidy is to enhance the nutritional intake of children during their most critical years of growth. By providing direct financial assistance, the program aims to effectively address nutritional deficiencies and support the overall health and well-being of infants. This initiative underscores a commitment to safeguarding the health of the youngest citizens and represents a strategic investment in the nation’s future.
Part of a Broader Supportive Framework
This new subsidy is integrated into the government’s wider social welfare and public health agenda. It reflects a continued policy focus on reducing nutritional inequalities and providing a robust support system for low-income families, thereby contributing to the broader goals of social justice and public health advancement.
