Decision No. 29/2016/QĐ-TTg Adjusts the Monthly Subsidy Regime for Volunteer Youth Who Have Completed Their Duties During the Resistance War

Decision No. 29/2016/QĐ-TTg adjusts the monthly subsidy from VND 360,000 to VND 540,000/month for volunteer youth who have completed their duties during the resistance war, effective from January 1, 2016.

Document No.29/2016/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byNguyễn Xuân Phúc — Thủ tướng
Updated17/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldPeople with Meritorious Services
Issued date05/07/2016
Effective date20/08/2016
Expiry date15/02/2026
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 29/2016/QĐ-TTg adjusts the monthly subsidy from VND 360,000 to VND 540,000/month for volunteer youth who have completed their duties during the resistance war, effective from January 1, 2016.

Scope of application

Volunteer youth who have completed their duties during the resistance war and are currently receiving monthly subsidies according to Decision No. 40/2011/QĐ-TTg.

Key points

  • Volunteer youth will have their subsidy adjusted from VND 360,000 to VND 540,000/month starting from January 1, 2016 (Article 1).
  • The person organizing the funeral of volunteer youth who passed away after January 1, 2016 shall be entitled to claim the difference in subsidy adjustment from January 1, 2016 to the month the volunteer youth passed away (Article 1).
  • This Decision takes effect from August 20, 2016.
  • Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals must implement this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Increasing the subsidy level for volunteer youth who have completed their duties during the resistance war helps improve their living conditions.
  • The person organizing the funeral is entitled to claim the difference in subsidy adjustment, supporting funeral costs.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Can volunteer youth who have completed their duties during the resistance war and are currently receiving monthly subsidies have their subsidy levels increased?

Yes, starting from January 1, 2016, the monthly subsidy has been adjusted from VND 360,000 to VND 540,000/month.

Can the person organizing the funeral of volunteer youth who passed away after January 1, 2016 claim the difference in subsidy adjustment?

Yes, the person organizing the funeral is entitled to claim the difference of VND 180,000/month from January 1, 2016 to the month the volunteer youth passed away.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from August 20, 2016.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 29/2016/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, July 5, 2016

Pursuant to …;

Adjusting the monthly allowance for volunteers who have completed their tasks during the resistance war

_____________

Pursuant to the Law on Organization The Government on June 19, 2015;

Pursuant to the Government Decree NUMBER 136/2013/NĐ-CP dated October 21, 2013 of the Government stipulating social assistance policies for beneficiaries of social assistance;The Prime Minister issues this decision regarding the adjustment of the allowance system

Decree No. 07/2021/NĐ-CP

for volunteers who have completed their tasks during the resistance war.Adjusting the allowance for volunteers currently receiving monthly allowances under Decision No. 40/2011/QĐ-TTg dated July 27, 2011 of the Prime Minister on the treatment of volunteers who have completed their tasks during the resistance war from VND 360,000/month to VND 540,000/month starting from January 1, 2016.In cases where volunteers pass away from January 1, 2016 onwards but have not yet had their allowances adjusted according to this Decision, the organization responsible for funeral arrangements shall be entitled to claim the difference in allowance from January 1, 2016 until the month the volunteer passed away (VND 180,000/month).This Decision takes effect from August 20, 2016. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial and centrally governed city People's Committees, Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals related to this matter are responsible for its implementation./. degree of assistanceprovided monthly forvolunteers who have completed their tasks during the resistance war.

Article 1. Adjust the monthly allowance for volunteers receiving monthly allowances under Decision No. 40/2011/QĐ-TTg dated July 27, 2011 of the Government Chairman regarding the treatment of volunteers who have completed their tasks during the resistance war from VND 360,000/month to VND 540,000/month starting from January 1, 2016.

In cases where volunteers pass away from January 1, 2016 onwards but have not yet had their allowances adjusted according to this Decision, the funeral organizer shall be entitled to claim the difference in allowance adjustment amount from January 1, 2016 until the month of the volunteer's death (VND 180,000/month).

Article 2. This Decision takes effect from August 20, 2016.

Article 3. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairmen of provincial and centrally-administered city People's Committees, Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals related to this matter are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Xuan Phuc

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