Donetsk, Nov 3 – DAN. The DPR plans to raise pensions and wages starting January, 2022, the acting minister of Labour and Social Policy Denis Stralchenko said speaking at the round table on the Programme for Social and Economic Development 2022-2024 in Donetsk.
"Starting on January 1, 2022 the raise of pensions by 20pc and wages by 25pc is previewed in all state-funded organisations and agencies."
Currently, DPR minimal pension is 6,571 roubles (USD91,3), minimal wage is 7,460 roubles (USD103) per month.
Last time, pensions were raised by 17 pc in July 2021.
the Programme for Social and Economic Development 2022-2024 is aimed at better life standards, creating jobs and developing infrastructure. *ot