The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will allocate at least UAH 1.8 billion to Poltava region under the Made in Ukraine program by the end of this year, First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko said.

She stated this during a working visit to Poltava region together with the President of Ukraine and a meeting with business representatives under the Made in Ukraine economic platform, as reported on the website of the head of state.

Svyrydenko also reported that local farmers are already receiving compensation for the purchase of domestic agricultural machinery, and industrial parks can already submit documents to banks for state reimbursement for the construction of engineering and transport infrastructure and connection to power grids.

In addition, according to her, investors willing to invest more than EUR 12 million can already apply for compensation.

During the meeting, the energy restoration and business opportunities were also discussed. In particular, it concerns Affordable Loans 5-7-9% for the purchase of energy equipment, the abolition of duties and import VAT for it, as well as simplification of procedures for establishing your own generation.