People living in highland villages near the occupation line between Georgia and its Russian-occupied region of Tskhinvali will soon get benefits granted by the Mountain Law, said the Prime Minister at today’s Government meeting. 

According to Giorgi Gakharia, more than 25 000 inhabitants of 58 villages will receive these benefits. 

“Law of Georgia on Highlands will be yet another effective step towards state support of our rural population living in special conditions. We will be considering amendments to the Law of Georgia on Highlands, which is predominantly aimed at the improvement of social conditions of the rural population along the occupation line. The law applies to 58 villages and almost 25 000 citizens of Georgia. The main aim of the law is to improve their social conditions. It was our pledge as well and we are delivering on our promise”, - concluded the Head of the Government.