The Parliamentary Committee of Armenia supported the extension of the social assistance program for the residents of the border settlements until January 1, 2028. According to Deputy Minister for Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Ernak Avtisian, the program covers 82 settlements in 13 communities in five regions.
Residents receive compensation of up to 50% of expenses for gas, electricity and irrigation water, full reimbursement of the cost of textbooks and compensation for injuries, injuries or death as a result of mine explosions. In 2025, about one billion drams were allocated to the program, the same funding is planned for 2026 and 2027. The government plans to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, which has been in place since 2015, within a year and, if necessary, change its terms.