To date some 8128 pensioners are benefiting from the 50% hike in the electricity subsidy announced in this year’s budget, GINA said yesterday.
It said that according to figures released by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, those benefiting include pensioners from Regions, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
In Region 2, a total of 1022 persons are benefiting, Region 3, 1104, Region 4, 3421, Region 5, 780, Region 6, 1681 and Region 7, 120, making a total of 8128 pensioners.
GINA noted that a total of $300M was allocated in the budget for this programme which was implemented in 2013
