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China sets new subsidy plan for May 12 quake survivors
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Source: CCTV.com | 07-13-2008 09:10
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The Chinese government is set to modify its temporary subsidy plan for Sichuan earthquake survivors. Each survivor experiencing financial hardship will be eligible for 200 yuan per month in financial assistance, starting from September.
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| Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks at the 23rd meeting of the quake relief headquarters of China's State Council in Beijing, capital of China, July 12, 2008. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei) |
Premier Wen Jiabao presided over a meeting on the earthquake relief on Saturday.
A statement issued after the meeting said the government has decided to continue financial assistance after the present policy ends in August.
Some survivors will be eligible for a subsidy of more than 200 yuan each. The new policy does not include any food allotment, and it is set to expire in November.
The policy will cover survivors including orphans, the elderly and the disabled who have no family support, people whose relatives were killed or severely injured and those who were displaced or whose homes were destroyed.
