Over 130,000 Fijians will continue to be assisted through Social Welfare programs in the new financial year Over 130,000 Fijians will continue to be assisted through Social Welfare programs in the new financial year [image: Parliament of Fiji] Government will continue to assist more than 130,000 Fijians through their Social Welfare programs in the new financial year. Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says despite massive reductions in fiscal revenue, government has not forgotten its obligation to protect the most marginalized Fijians. $120 million has been allocated for the Poverty Benefit Scheme, Child Protection Allowance Program, Disability Allowance Program, Social Pension Scheme and Bus Fare Subsidies.