The State Duma supported the introduction of a payment of 1 million rubles at the birth of a third child

Tatyana Butskaya, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Family Affairs, supported the recently put forward initiative of the Public Chamber (OP) to allocate 1 million rubles. at the birth of a third child, informs “RIA News”.

“You know, I am for any support, because now our demographics are in a very difficult position. A year ago, the president called the demographic situation catastrophic. That is, any support to the family is needed and important,” she said.

Butskaya also noted that assistance should have a specific focus. “Now there are children’s cards, to which budget money is transferred for the purchase of children’s goods. Not just give money, but give money for what is needed, ”he added.

In addition, the parliamentarian spoke about the new bill, which is currently under development. It will be aimed at introducing payments for women on maternity leave.

The OP previously suggested pay federal family capital in the amount of 1 million rubles. at the birth of the third and subsequent children. The implementation of this initiative has already been announced in Primorsky Krai. However, now the OP proposes to introduce it at the federal level. Also, the chamber proposed to increase the monthly allowance for pregnant women to the subsistence level.

In addition, on August 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin revived the title of “Mother Heroine”, which existed since 1944 in Soviet times. This status can be obtained by a citizen of the Russian Federation who has given birth to at least 10 children, but after the tenth child is one year old. “Mother-heroine” will be able to receive 1 million rubles from the state. The procedure for the payment of such a one-time monetary incentive will be determined by the government.

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