The number of citizens receiving subsistence allowance in Georgia continues to grow. According to data from the Social Service Agency (Georgia), the number of beneficiaries reached 709,148 in September. Among them, over 245,000 individuals are participants in the state program designed to promote public employment. Compared to August, the total number of recipients increased by approximately 400, while more than 71 million GEL was allocated for subsistence payments last month.
Under the terms of the public employment promotion program, socially vulnerable persons who are informally employed can maintain their subsistence allowance for four years if at least one family member participates in the initiative. Families meeting these criteria retain their registration in the Unified Database of Socially Vulnerable Families, ensuring uninterrupted support and allowance payments during the program’s duration.
The program aims to integrate socially vulnerable groups into the labor market while maintaining a social safety net. This approach not only provides immediate financial support but also encourages legal employment, helping individuals secure more stable income sources over time.
Since the launch of the program through 2024, a total of 39,707 socially vulnerable individuals have been employed. Of these, almost 33,000 people have officially legalized their employment status, marking a significant step toward reducing informal labor and enhancing economic stability for vulnerable families.
