Title: New Support Package Enhances Essential Goods Access for Eligible Households
Introduction
In a significant move to bolster social welfare, the government’s electronic goods subsidy scheme for the first to seventh income deciles is now fully operational. This initiative is designed to strengthen the economic resilience of citizens by providing direct access to essential commodities, reflecting the administration’s commitment to supporting household welfare.
Understanding the Electronic Goods Subsidy
The program allocates subsidies for 11 essential food items, ensuring households can meet their nutritional needs, including calories, protein, vitamins, and micronutrients. This scheme operates independently of existing cash subsidies and serves as an additional layer of support for eligible families, who can choose to utilize it based on their individual circumstances.
How to Check Your Household Income Decile
A key aspect of the program is enabling citizens to easily determine their eligibility and income decile classification. Two primary official methods are available for this purpose:
Via the ‘Hemayat’ Online Portal:
Managed by the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, this is the most direct method. Users can visithemayat.mcls.gov.ir, log in using their national identification code, and enter a one-time password sent to their registered mobile number. The portal provides immediate access to the user’s decile, household member information, and subsidy status.Via the Automated Telephone System:
For those without internet access, a dedicated voice-response system is available. By calling09200006369and entering the head of household’s national code and mobile number, individuals can receive their status information. The national support center hotline at021-6369is also available for assistance.
Accessing Your Subsidy Balance
To check the status of their electronic goods subsidy or their overall subsidy balance, citizens can use the following USSD codes from their mobile phones:
| Type of Inquiry | USSD Code |
|---|---|
| Goods Subsidy Inquiry | #1463500 |
| Subsidy & Goods Balance | #28788* |
| Head of Household Status | #NationalCode438574 |
Important Security Guidelines
Citizens are advised to follow these security measures to protect their personal information:
- Only use the official websites and phone numbers provided by government authorities.
- Avoid clicking on unknown links in messages and always verify the sender.
- Never share sensitive personal information, such as bank card details or passwords, with anyone.
- For any uncertainties, contact the official support channels listed above.
This comprehensive support system underscores the ongoing efforts to streamline social welfare distribution and ensure that benefits reach their intended recipients efficiently and securely.