Subsidy reform
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View Timeline →Government of Masoud Beheshtian's Move to Eliminate Cash Subsidies for Certain Income Groups
The Iranian government plans to redefine income groups to eliminate cash subsidies for higher-income individuals, despite rising poverty levels. This move is part of a…
Minister of Economy Reports Budget Shortage and Withdrawal from the National Development Fund
Iran's Minister of Economy reported a budget deficit for 1403, leading to withdrawals from the National Development Fund to cover shortfalls in targeted subsidies and…
Withdrawal of $6 Billion from the Central Bank and Iran's Development Fund to Cover Budget Deficit
Iran's parliament has revealed a significant budget deficit for the year 1402, leading to a withdrawal of $6 billion from the Central Bank and National…
Criticism of Raisi's Government for 'Cutting Off Benefits for Many' Disabled Individuals
Activists are criticizing the Iranian government for cutting off welfare benefits for many disabled individuals, which has left them struggling to meet basic needs. This…
A Member of Parliament: Cash Subsidy Should Be Increased to 2-3 Million Tomans
A member of the Iranian parliament has proposed increasing cash subsidies to 2-3 million tomans amid significant criticism of the upcoming budget, particularly regarding tax…
New Social Progress Index Report; Slow Progress of Iran Over Three Decades
A new report by the Social Progress Imperative ranks Iran 93rd out of 170 countries in terms of social progress, highlighting a slow increase in…
Next Year's Targeted Subsidies Revenue 'Will Not Be Deposited in the Treasury'
Hamidreza Hajibabaei, a member of the Iranian Parliament, announced that the revenue from targeted subsidies in 2018 will not be deposited into the national treasury,…
Workers in Iran Face 170% Deficit in Livelihood
Workers in Iran are facing a significant wage deficit, with a reported 170% gap between their minimum wage and the cost of living. This situation…
Monthly Subsidy of 11 Dollars
The article critiques the targeted subsidy law in Iran, highlighting its failure to achieve intended economic reforms and social support goals. It discusses the law's…
Daily Loss from Labor Accidents is 150 Billion Tomans
Akbar Shokat, head of the Supreme Council of Construction Workers' Associations, reported that labor accidents cause a daily economic loss of 150 billion tomans in…
Verbal Conflict Between Amol Representative and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Escalates to Physical Altercation
A verbal and physical altercation occurred between Khalil Aqaee, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, and Ezzatollah Yusefian, an Amol representative, during a parliamentary session. The conflict…
Uncertain Fate of the Subsidy Law
The Iranian parliament has approved a resolution to reduce the number of subsidy recipients, targeting the wealthiest income deciles. Economists and officials express concerns about…
Subsidies are like snow, and inflation is the sun of July
Economic experts highlight the impact of inflation on the purchasing power of cash subsidies in Iran, which were intended to promote social justice. Despite a…
International Monetary Fund Reports Potential Negative Growth and Rising Inflation in Iran
The IMF's latest report highlights the potential for negative growth and rising inflation in Iran, emphasizing the need for economic reforms to capitalize on the…
Health Minister: 5 Trillion Toman Insurance Debt Delays Doctors' Bonuses
Iran's Health Minister Hassan Hashemi announced that the significant debt owed by insurance companies has delayed doctors' bonuses for six months, affecting many physicians. The…
Results of the First Conference on Iran's Economy
The first economic conference in Iran concluded with a summary of insights from 21 economists on various economic challenges. The document reflects a relative consensus…
The Joint Commission of Parliament Votes for Cash Subsidies for All Iranian Households
The Joint Commission of the Iranian Parliament has voted to continue cash subsidies for all households in 1394, rejecting the government's proposal to limit these…
The National Budget Law Approved
The Iranian parliament approved the national budget for 1383 (2004) at over 100 billion tomans, focusing on increased borrowing, foreign trade liberalization, and healthcare expansion.…