The Standing Committee on Budget discussed the proposed 2012 budget and Human Development Fund (HDF) allowances last Friday.

Committee members approved HDF allowances of MNT 128,000 to each citizen, and MNT 1 million to women 55 and older and to men 60 and older.

Disabled people will also receive a MNT 1 million allowance. The allowances will now be discussed by other standing committees and Parliament.