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Over 394 billion VND spent on gifts for revolutionary contributors

A budget of over 394.6 billion VND (17.36 million USD) has been earmarked for gifts to revolutionary contributors in celebration of the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day.
Over 394 billion VND spent on gifts for revolutionary contributors ảnh 1Doctors give check-ups to war veterans (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – A budget of over 394.6billion VND (17.36 million USD) has been earmarked for gifts to revolutionarycontributors in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the War Invalids andMartyrs Day (July 27, 1947-2017).

Under a plan submitted to the President, therewill be two categories of gifts, with those for heroic mothers and seriouslyinjured war invalids worth 400,000 VND (17.6 USD) each, and those for war invalidswith less severe injuries and martyrs’ families, worth 200,000 VND (8.8 USD)each. 

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and SocialAffairs (MoLISA) is in charge of the tribute programme.

According to MoLISA Minister Dao Ngoc Dung, thecountry has over 9 million people recognised as having rendered service to the revolutionand the country, making up nearly 10 percent of the total population. More than1.4 million of revolutionary contributors and their families are receivingmonthly allowances.-VNA

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