Welfare benefits : Clarification from Finance Ministry
2023-07-07
The government will continue with the existing payments of allowances for elderly citizens, disabled and those with kidney disease untilContinue Reading
Nearly 95% of welfare benefit applications verified
2023-06-13
Nearly 95% of the verification of the declarations by the beneficiaries of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefits payment scheme has beenContinue Reading
Govt to initiate “Aswesuma” welfare benefit payments in July
2023-05-09
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given directions for the initiation of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit payments, which are scheduled to commenceContinue Reading
1.1 million welfare benefits applications verified
2023-03-16
The information of nearly 1.1 million applications for welfare benefits out of 3.7 million has been verified as of now,Continue Reading
Public urged to register for welfare benefits before March deadline
2023-03-03
The data survey to identify eligible individuals for welfare benefits will end on 31st March 2023, the Welfare Benefits BoardContinue Reading
QR code system for two more sectors
2022-10-03
The government is considering introducing a QR Code system to streamline the distribution of Samurdhi allowances and other welfare measures.Continue Reading
Deadline for submission of welfare benefits applications extended
2022-10-01
The deadline for submitting applications for welfare benefits has been extended to 15th October 2022, the State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading