Samurdhi allowance to be given from July 1st

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Welfare Benefits Board says the Samurdhi allowance will be given from the 1st of July.

It can be obtained through any bank recognized by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

The survey to identify those eligible for welfare benefits ended on the 31st of April and it is being checked by a committee consisting of divisional secretaries at present.

This Samurdhi allowance is given under two categories, 'Extremely Poor' and 'Poor'.

Rs.15,000 will be provided to people under the 'Extremely Poor' category and Rs.8,500 for those under the 'Poor' category.

Due to issues that have arisen with the recent economic crisis, the Samurdhi allowance is also given under the 'Vulnerable' and 'Transitional' categories.

Rs.5,000 will be given to the 'Vulnerable' category and Rs.2,500 to the 'Transitional' category.