Castilla-La Mancha Allocates Over €1 Million for Letur’s Post-DANA Reconstruction

The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha has committed more than one million euros to support Letur’s reconstruction efforts following the devastating DANA disaster. This substantial investment targets vocational training, employment initiatives, and direct financial aid to local self-employed individuals and small businesses.

Patricia Franco, the regional Counselor for Economy, Enterprises, and Employment, announced the funding during a ceremony where diplomas were awarded to 28 unemployed residents – 80% of whom are women – who participated in ‘Talleres +’ training projects focused on masonry, gardening, and environmental recovery of affected areas. Franco emphasized the importance of continued collaboration among local authorities and citizens to overcome the disaster’s aftermath.

In addition to employment and training support, the government has launched a promotional campaign positioning Letur as a leading rural tourism destination. This initiative aligns with a record-breaking year for rural tourism in the region, which has surpassed one million overnight stays for the first time, doubling figures from a decade ago.

Franco highlighted the activation of extraordinary lines of support for employment and vocational training as key steps in Letur’s recovery, with plans already underway for new projects in the coming weeks. This comprehensive approach aims to not only repair the physical damage but also stimulate economic revitalization through skill development and tourism promotion.