Gov’t launches small grant programme in mountainous Khevsureti

The Georgian government has launched a small grant programme in the mountainous region of Khevsureti of Georgia to support locals and the development of tourism in the area. 

The Georgian Ministry of Economy will offer grants from 5,000 to 15,000 GEL to help locals start up businesses. 

Minister Turnava met locals in Khevsureti. Photo: Economy Ministry press office. 

Georgian Minister of Economy Natia Turnava met with locals in Shatili to speak about the programme and urge them to get involved in the programme. 

Tourism potential in the mountainous regions is high and I am sure locals will show interest in the programme,” Turnava said.

She said that with the help of the government locals will be able to build family hotels, renovate existing ones or start up other businesses to employ locals and receive an income.