The Georgian government has increased funding for disaster prevention by GEL 8.1 million, bringing the total allocation to GEL 25.93 million. The changes are set out in Government Decree No. 2466, dated October 19, which also expands the number of municipalities eligible for funding under the state disaster prevention program.
Following the amendments, funding was increased for three municipalities: Dusheti will receive GEL 1.00 million, Borjomi GEL 1.40 million and Lentekhi GEL 829,185.
The number of municipalities covered by the program has increased by 10, reaching 38. The newly added municipalities include Ozurgeti and Chokhatauri, each eligible for up to GEL 500,000; Kutaisi, up to GEL 1.86 million; Zugdidi, up to GEL 1.1 million; and Khoni, up to GEL 891,000.
Other newly included municipalities are Bagdati, eligible for up to GEL 208,896; Zestaponi, GEL 130,000; Tkibuli, GEL 653,193; Akhmeta, GEL 590,690; and Bolnisi, GEL 260,015. The funding is allocated through the Regional Projects Fund to support disaster prevention measures across Georgia.
