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The government has issued over MVR 264.6 million as income support allowance for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Ministry of Finance, income support allowance was disbursed to 17,710 individuals by 28th January 2021. The income support allowance scheme was introduced by the government in May 2020, as a relief for individuals […]
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that MVR 242.3 million has been spent as income support allowance to individuals whose jobs have been affected by the prevalent COVID-19 pandemic. According to the statistics revealed by the Ministry, 17,410 citizens have received income support allowance provided by the government. Income support is given at the rate […]
Government of Maldives has decided to issue income support allowance for those whose livelihoods were affected due to COVID-19, until the end of the year. President’s Office revealed that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has made the decision to extend the duration of issuing income support allowance until the end of December. Minister of Finance, Ibrahim […]
As of 1st October 2020, the amount disbursed as Income Support Allowance has reached MVR 96.4 million. Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has revealed that the allowance will be provided until the end of 2020 and additional extensions will be provided “if required”. The allowance will be paid out for 6 months (April 2020 – September 2020) […]
The government of the Maldives has revealed income support allowance has been disbursed to 488 individuals. Speaking at the daily press briefing, over USD 127 million has been disbursed to 488 individuals, like income support allowance according to, Spokesperson of National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) Mohamed Mabrook Azeez. The government introduced a compensation package to […]