Deputies propose to expand the categories of participants in the program of preferential lending to defenders of the PMR and Afghan soldiers who became disabled

The Supreme Council adopted in 2021 state target program for preferential lending to citizens who are participants in the hostilities to protect the PMR and participants in the hostilities in Afghanistan (April 1978 - February 15, 1989), who became disabled. Preferential loans were issued in 2021 only to those – disabled people of groups I and II. Then, changes were made to the state program, which provided the right to take a preferential loan to disabled people of group III of a general disease and vision. Those wishing to take a soft loan under this state program can contact the Ministry of Social Protection directly from 2022. Initially, it was necessary to apply to a public organization at the place of residence.

Loans are provided by the Pridnestrovian Savings Bank at 17% per annum, 13% is covered by the state and 4% is given by the borrower. Loans are issued for up to 3 years. The maximum loan amount is determined based on the solvency of the potential borrower, but cannot exceed 25 thousand rubles for those who are under 70 years old at the end of the loan agreement, and 15 thousand rubles for those whose age is from 70 to 75 years at the end of the loan agreement. contracts.

According to the plan of the state program, last year from 48 to 80 people could receive a soft loan. The state program was carried out to a minimum.

The deputies noted that the level of implementation of the state program is low. It is necessary therefore to consider the possibility of expanding the categories of participants in the state target program for concessional lending. Deputy Igor Buga proposed to provide an opportunity to take preferential loans not only to the disabled, but to all participants in the hostilities to protect the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic and Afghan soldiers. There were also proposals to include certain categories of pensioners or veterans in the state program.

The Ministry of Social Protection will study the proposals, the official assured. The Supreme Council of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic approved a report on the implementation in 2022 of the program for preferential lending to citizens who are participants in the hostilities to protect the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic and participants in the hostilities in Afghanistan (April 1978 - February 15, 1989), who became disabled.