Minister Anar Aliyev receives citizens in Zangilan

A household service facility established under the self-employment programme in Aghali village was also visited.

Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population Anar Aliyev received residents of the Zangilan and Jabrayil districts during a citizens' reception held in Zangilan.

Prior to the reception, Anar Aliyev laid flowers at the bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev.

During the reception, citizens raised issues related to employment, targeted social assistance, one-time benefits and other social protection matters. Each application was reviewed individually, and appropriate measures were taken based on its outcome.

Explanations were provided in accordance with the legislation regarding information requests. Based on their applications, citizens were also registered for participation in active labour market programmes, including the self-employment programme.

The Minister then visited the Smart DOST service point in Aghali village, Zangilan district, where he was briefed on the organisation of services provided to citizens. More than 130 services in the fields of labour, employment, social protection and social security are delivered there through a fast, transparent and innovative service model.

He also visited a barbershop established under the self-employment programme for Aghali village residents Anar Mammadov, Bakhtiyar Abdullayev and Elnur Mammadov.

Under the self-employment programme, all three beneficiaries were provided with the assets necessary to establish men's barbershops. They expressed their gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the support provided in enabling unemployed and job-seeking individuals to start small businesses.

During the reporting period, employment was provided for 714 people in Zangilan district. In addition, 47 small family farms were established under the self-employment programme.