YEREVAN. – Russia will assist in the employment program in 45 settlements in Armenia, Territorial Administration and Development Minister Davit Lokyan said at Monday’s year-end press conference.

In his words, this project will be implemented with a $5million grant from the Russian government.

Get collateral consumer loans with 18-19% annual interest rate till December 30

These funds will be used for assisting 90 small greenhouses, and setting up 120 hectares of new orchards—or strengthening the already existing ones, 30 small workshops, four lots for agricultural machinery, and three harvesting points.

In addition, assistance is planned to be provided for irrigation and drinking water supply in six settlements, in five hectares of land.