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Castilla-La Mancha rural development and service initiatives

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The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha continues to prioritize rural development, service improvements, and economic diversification. Efforts to combat depopulation include the 2014-2022 Rural Development Program, which mobilized over 520 million euros to support 6,000 projects. Healthcare improvements are also a focus; in Cuenca, patient waiting lists fell by 30% to 4,332 as of June 2026 following a 200 million euro investment in a new hospital. To bolster cultural preservation and territorial cohesion, the government has launched a 300,000 euro subsidy program for rural cultural activities and allocated 1.5 million euros to support Denominations of Origin (DOP) and Protected Geographical Indications (IGP). Furthering identity-based initiatives, the government announced a 190,000 euro grant program for 2026 to support regional houses. Regarding housing, Minister of Development Nacho Hernando is promoting legislation to accelerate construction and simplify urban planning. In late September 2026, President Emiliano García-Page announced an additional 17.5 million euros to stimulate economic activity, including funds for vocational training, SME creation, and tourism. Expanding on housing initiatives, the Ministry of Development announced a 7 million euro subsidy program to improve housing accessibility. This fund, financed by regional resources, aims to support mobility, sensory accessibility, and technological adaptation for seniors and people with ~~disabilities, covering 60% of costs or up to 80% for specific vulnerable households. Hernando noted these funds bridge gaps during transitions in European and state-level housing funding.~~ disabilities. Additionally, the government approved a decree to adapt local regulations to the ELA ~~Law. This includes~~ Law, creating a ‘Grade III+’ category for extreme ~~dependency, specifically for individuals with advanced Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), providing up to 9,859 euros per month for professional care assistance.~~ dependency. In October 2026, the region was allocated 19 million euros from the INNTERCONECTA STEP 2026 call for R&D projects. To further support social services, the government approved a temporary program to ~~promote research~~ hire 25 professionals for provincial dependency services. With an investment of approximately 982,428 euros, this initiative aims to accelerate dependency assessments and the development ~~(R&D) projects.~~ of Individual Care Programs (PIA).

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