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The Hungarian Village Program will persist, reaffirming the government’s commitment to valuing rural areas and considering rural residents as partners, according to Alpár Gyopáros, Government Commissioner overseeing the development of modern settlements.
The program, aimed at supporting small villages, has been instrumental in enhancing daily life, transportation, local services, and infrastructure, including roads, medical clinics, playgrounds, and support for local businesses and community events.
Over the years, the program has contributed to the growth of the population in Hungarian villages, facilitating progress in settlements with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants.
The government’s financial support for small villages has surpassed HUF 1,000 billion (EUR 2.6B),
Mr. Gyopáros reported.
Since its initiation, the program has led to the renewal of 1,000 kindergartens and schools, the construction of 2,000 kindergarten and public playgrounds, and the establishment of new nurseries to accommodate the increasing number of births.
Furthermore, approximately 2,000 villages have received support for medical and healthcare equipment, 600 medical clinics have been upgraded, and nearly 4,000 kilometers of minor state roads have been improved nationwide. The program has also contributed to the renewal of roads, pavements, and bridges within villages. Financial assistance has been provided for the purchase of 1,200 village and commuter buses, benefiting villages with HUF 23 billion (EUR 6B).
Alpár Gyopáros highlighted the success of the Home Purchase Subsidy Scheme for Families (CSOK), granting almost HUF 230 billion (EUR 6.7B) to 42,000 families.
Starting in January, the Village Purchase Subsidy Scheme will be extended, and the Purchase Subsidy Scheme for Families-Plus (CSOK-Plusz) will be available for small villages. VAT support will be maintained, and new applications will be invited.
Via MTI; Featured Image: Pixabay