TIRANA, February 10 /ATA/ Minister of Culture Elva Margariti presented today in Shkodra the Revitalization Bonus, a program that supports the cultural heritage of the country.
The Socialist Party MPs in Shkodra, Benet Besi and Edona Bilali, were also present at the presentation of the project.
Minister Margariti said that, “This program, which starts this year for the first time, as an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, supports the owners to maintain and revitalize their houses and businesses, in historical centers, urban ensembles, and archeological sites”.
“Shkodra is the next station in a communication tour with local residents and all interested parties, to inform them, but also to get opinions, so that this scheme can be improved and come to the aid of everyone,” said Margariti.
Minister Margariti noted that the interest in becoming part of this initiative, which brings together the state and the private, shows the confidence that citizens have created in good and concrete works, which directly affect their economic well-being.
The Ministry of Culture has launched an information and consultation campaign in various cities of Albania for the Revitalization Bonus. This initiative includes two support instruments: one for the restoration and consolidation of the house, walls, windows, doors, facade or roof, where $ 10 thousand support is given and the second instrument, for all those who will have to enter a transformation plan putting into economic operation the house, up to 50 thousand dollars.
Through this program there is provided for the first time a support for all residents in cities and historic ensembles who need to restore their home and the state will be close to them with a grant scheme./p.s./
