Retirement Payments Secured: National Fund Clears Backlog for Cultural Sector Pensioners
In a significant development for retired educators, the head of the National Retirement Fund has announced the full settlement of 15 trillion tomans in outstanding payments for cultural sector pensioners from the current year (1403). This settlement is scheduled for completion by the end of the Iranian calendar year.
This positive news follows the previous disbursement of approximately 9 trillion tomans in delayed pension claims for teachers. This decisive action is widely viewed as a crucial step toward enhancing the livelihood and financial security for this important segment of society, demonstrating a continued commitment to addressing their needs.
Related Welfare Developments
The announcement coincides with other key social welfare updates from government officials:
Electronic Subsidy Scheme: A spokesperson for the Parliament’s Social Commission reported that around 70 trillion tomans worth of goods have already been distributed through the electronic subsidy coupon (Kalabrag) scheme, with an emphasis on the program’s continuation.
Subsidy Removal Appeals: The Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare reiterated the criteria for being classified as a high-income household, which is set at a per capita income of 10 million tomans per month. Individuals who wish to appeal the removal of their subsidies can officially register their complaint through a dedicated link sent to them.
