Title: Fifth Phase of Electronic Voucher Scheme: Final Details and Implementation Timeline Announced
Tehran – Key details regarding the highly anticipated fifth phase of the national electronic voucher scheme were officially disclosed in a televised interview, outlining the government’s commitment to this social welfare initiative.
Funding and Implementation Framework
In a special news talk show, the head of the Center for Iranian Information and Welfare provided a comprehensive update. He confirmed that while each phase of the scheme requires a credit allocation of approximately 25 trillion Tomans, the Plan and Budget Organization has so far allocated 5 trillion Tomans for this phase. The official emphasized that the program’s execution will continue to be based on the decile classification system, ensuring targeted support for households. He further noted that the Plan and Budget Organization still has the opportunity to secure the remaining financial resources.
When pressed by the program host on whether the credits would be deposited this week, the official stated, “The final decision on this matter will be clarified next week.” Based on these explanations, the deposit of credits for the fifth phase is unlikely to occur in the first week of Aban and appears to be scheduled for a later date, with the second week of Azar 1404 considered the most probable timeframe for its official launch.
Proposed Models for the New Phase
The Ministry of Cooperation, Labour, and Social Welfare is considering a change in the execution model for this phase. Two distinct models are currently under final review:
- Direct Credit Model: Under this option, the first to third deciles would receive 500,000 Tomans in credit, while the fourth to seventh deciles would receive 350,000 Tomans.
- Discounted Purchase Model: This alternative method would allow eligible households to purchase essential goods from 12,000 selected stores at official prices, benefiting from a minimum 20% discount.
A final decision between these two models is expected to be announced following a coordination meeting scheduled for next week.
Current Voucher Status and Inquiry Methods
The Ministry has confirmed that the credit from the fourth phase of the electronic voucher scheme will remain valid until the end of Aban. Heads of households can continue to use this credit to purchase essential items such as rice, oil, chicken, dairy products, eggs, and pasta.
To check their remaining balance, individuals can use one of the following methods:
- Dialing the code
*146*3500# - Using the “Shoma” (You) application.
These channels provide heads of households with the fastest way to monitor their credit status and manage their essential purchases effectively.