Companies Minsk took patronage over 2.7 thousand. lonely war veterans. BelTA learned from Chairman of the Committee on Labor, Employment and Social Protection of Minsk City Executive Committee Zhanna Romanovich.
"In the capital of 239 companies secured more than 2.7 thousand. Single and lonely living war veterans (or 72.5%). On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War must take additional measures to raise labor groups to the organization of work veterans, "- said Zhanna Romanovich.
In the regional center of Minsk established boards of trustees on social support and services to the public, with the assistance which this year attracted Br288,5 million extra cash. The money is aimed at helping veterans, soldiers-internationalists, the bereaved families. According to Joan R., given the growing demand for social services and various forms of assistance from the public in the city need to expand the range of companies and organizations that are part of such board of trustees.
Monthly social benefits to pensions in the capital since the beginning of the year paid more than 6.8 thousand. Veterans, family members of the victims, lonely invalids I and II groups totaling Br14,3 billion. Coupons for free meals received 3,636, or 11.1% single and living alone disabled groups I and II, pensioners, the amount of pension does not exceed 120% of the minimum subsistence budget. Budget expenditures in Minsk for this type of assistance amounted Br1,1 billion. "However, the size of the cost of a single ticket (Br22,1 thousand.) Does not allow for payment of the full hot lunch. I believe that the cost of a single ticket is necessary to increase with the increase in the consumer price index "- said Zhanna Romanovich.
In the capital, home to 4684 World War II veteran and 3303 individuals affected by the consequences of war. Residents of the city are two of the Hero of the Soviet Union, three Hero of Belarus, 30 Heroes of Socialist Labor, three were awarded the Order of Labor Glory of three degrees, one full Cavalier of the Order of Glory of three degrees.