Title: Iran’s November Subsidy Disbursement: Schedule and Allocations Announced
The Iranian government’s Targeted Subsidies Organization has released the official payment schedule and amounts for the national cash subsidy for the month of Aban 1404 (October-November 2024). The disbursement is a key component of the state’s social support system, designed to assist citizens across various income brackets.
Stable Subsidy Amounts Maintained
According to the official announcement, the base cash subsidy amounts will remain unchanged. The breakdown is as follows:
- Deciles 1 to 3: 400,000 Tomans per person.
- Deciles 4 to 9: 300,000 Tomans per person.
These figures have been consistent since Ordibehesht 1401 (April-May 2022), reflecting a steady policy in the government’s direct financial aid program.
Official Payment Schedule
The Ministry of Cooperation has outlined a precise timeline for the November transfers, ensuring a structured and orderly distribution of funds.
- Recipients from the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and the State Welfare Organization: Payments will be deposited on the 20th of Aban.
- Deciles 1 to 3: Subsidies will be transferred on the 25th of Aban.
- Deciles 4 to 9: Payments are scheduled for the 30th of Aban.
All transfers will begin automatically at midnight on the specified dates and will be available for withdrawal by eligible recipients by the early morning. No re-registration is required for these standard monthly payments.
Enhanced Support for Welfare Recipients
In a move to further bolster the social safety net, the government has implemented a significant increase in stipends for welfare recipients in the year 1404. The raises, approved by the state, range from 20 to 40 percent. The adjusted approximate monthly stipends are:
| Family Type | Approximate Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Single-Person Household | 950,000 Tomans |
| Two-Person Household | 1,300,000 Tomans |
| Three-Person Household | 1,700,000 Tomans |
| Households with Severely Disabled Members | 3,600,000 Tomans |
Upcoming Electronic Food Coupon Phase
The head of the Targeted Subsidies Organization also confirmed that the fifth phase of the Electronic Food Coupon will be disbursed at the end of Aban 1404. The value of this coupon varies between 400,000 and 2 million Tomans, depending on household size. The exact timing will be communicated through the official coupon system portal, which heads of households can access for precise details.
Policy Objectives
This multi-faceted support system underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to key social welfare objectives, including:
- Strengthening the household food basket.
- Providing direct support to lower-income segments of society.
- Alleviating economic pressures on families.
Through the combination of direct cash subsidies and the electronic food coupon program, the state continues its strategic approach to addressing the essential needs of its citizens.