More than 75,000 low-income families are benefiting from a reduced electricity tariff, as reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. The discounted rate of 50 tyiyn per 1 kilowatt-hour for consumption up to 700 kilowatt-hours per month was established at the end of 2021 for low-income families receiving the "Uy-Bulogo Komok" state allowance.
Out of the recipients of the allowance, 91.2% or 75,189 low-income families are utilizing this benefit. The Ministry explained that the main reason for some families not receiving the reduced tariff is the lack of personal electricity accounts due to living in rented apartments, summer cottages, or industrial premises. There are also families living without electricity in temporary shelters, structures without electrical wiring, or homes without contracts with energy companies.
To expand the coverage of social assistance, the territorial offices of the Ministry of Labor are conducting explanatory work with families to ensure more families can benefit from this support.
