Book voucher program exceeds 52,000 vouchers and over 85% were used
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Book voucher program exceeds 52,000 vouchers and over 85% were used

SAPO Notícias1 September 2026 at 21:15

The second edition of the book voucher program ended on Monday with the issuance of 52,448 vouchers, of which 45,075 were used, representing a utilization rate of approximately 85.9% of the vouchers issued.

The program was announced by the Ministry of Culture, which released the participation data for the book purchase support initiative.

The book voucher is a government program that distributes vouchers for the acquisition of books, aiming to promote reading and access to literature among the population.

The numbers from this second edition demonstrate significant participation in the program, with the vast majority of vouchers issued having been effectively used to purchase books.

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