ArmInfo. 1.256 billion drams will be allocated for the implementation of subvention programs in Armenia. The decision was made at a government meeting on August 27.
As RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan noted in his speech, the project plans to implement two programs in the Armavir region, three in Gegharkunik, two in Lori, one in Kotayk, and one in Vayots Dzor. A total of seven communities will be involved in the program. In total, joint projects with the country's communities will be financed in 2026 for a total of 10.9 billion drams. The minister noted that when constructing or repairing roads, there should be a mandatory requirement for state laboratory reports, particularly regarding the quality of the asphalt laid.
In his speech, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the importance of fulfilling the promises made to citizens. In particular, he noted the need to build a playground in the border community of Nerkin Hand. "When we talk about peace, we also mean when parents are not afraid to let their children play on the playground, even though it's clear that the border has not yet been delimited and there are other issues," Pashinyan said, recalling that the delimitation process is proceeding in accordance with the approved Rules of Procedure of the commissions of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The rationale for the draft resolution recalls that, in order to develop the economic and social infrastructure of the communities of the Republic of Armenia, a process for providing subsidies to communities was initiated in 2018. In 2022, 363 subsidy programs were reviewed and approved, 273 in 2023, 242 in 2024, and 204 in 2025. Community applications are primarily aimed at capital investments in communities, in particular, the improvement of streets, parks, gardens, and playgrounds; the construction and reconstruction of community buildings, community centers, kindergartens, and event halls; the construction and reconstruction of water supply, sewerage, and irrigation networks; night lighting; gasification of populated areas; and the reconstruction of common property in apartment buildings using energy-saving measures.
