Kakheti. The winners of the grant competition held to identify the innovative projects in the rural development were awarded in the Agency for Development of the State Services.

The event was held in the Public Service Hall, where all finalists were awarded certificates for participating in the grant competition, and the winner Irakli Rostomashvili has received 4,466 GEL and the winner's certificate.

The winner idea, titled "Supporting Innovative Projects in the Area of Rural Development", provides for the development of web-portal on the farming economy in Kakheti.

The Agency for Development of the State Services has developed the concept of multi-functional service-centers in rural areas. Under this concept, public centers were already set up and are functioning in Shashiani, Sartichala and Gomi. These centers are equipped with modern technologies and provide the local population with various types of services.