Third round of cash transfers to Covid-hit workers announced
The third round is open to self-employed workers only; assistance of up to MVR 60,000 will be given
By
Aishath Fareeha Abdulla
The third round of financial assistance to self-employed workers, whose income has been affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been opened for applications.
Economic ministry on Thursday announced that programme, funded by the World Bank under its Covid-19 Emergency Income Support Project will undertake a third round of financial assistance to self-employed workers.
The ministry said that after evaluating the applications submitted in the second round of the programme, funds are being released to the deserving.
In the third round:
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500 slots open
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Candidates need to apply for financial assistance via an online form
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Application deadline is May 31
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Assistance of up to MVR 60,000 will be given
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Funds will be released in two instalments; up to 80% in the first round
The conditions to be met in requesting help are as follows:
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Should have earned income from self-employment in the last one year till September
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Not to be in a paid job for the last one month till the time of submission of application; if the applicant is employed, they should not be working for more than 20 hours a week
Sectors covered in the third round include:
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Crafts and skilled labour
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Beauty and make-up
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Photography and Videography
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Tailoring, fashion and textiles
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Information communication technology
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Creative arts and music
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Sports and fitness
