The number of people enrolled in the self-employment program in Azerbaijan's Khojaly district has reached 300, Report's correspondent in Khojaly informs.
The figure was announced during a media tour of farms established under the program, organized by the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population.
Journalists visited farms belonging to Eyvaz Aliyev and Aysel Aliyeva in Ballija village and Asmat Miriyeva in Badara village to see the facilities and assess the condition of the assets provided.
Under the program, Aliyev received support to establish a beekeeping business, while Aliyeva was provided with a sheep farm. Miriyeva received pedigree breeding animals to establish a cattle farm.
Officials said relevant agencies continued to monitor participants' employment activities after their return to their native communities. They noted that the support provided to establish farms would help residents meet their essential needs.