The program of food aid to financially disadvantaged citizens can cover up to 19 million people. This was reported by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture Dzhambulat Khatuov on Friday. “The program has a great potential. We can cover up to 19 million people with incomes below the subsistence level” - the agency quotes his words.

      The official also said that the support measures would help to provide citizens with a balanced nutrition, as well as increase the demand for domestic products.