President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a new allowance for school children struggling to afford essential school supplies, aiming to support families ahead of the next school term in January 2025. The initiative, shared during a public address in Kegalle, is part of a broader government effort to strengthen welfare and public sector support under the National People’s Power (NPP) administration.
Key Highlights
- Allowance for School Supplies: To alleviate financial burdens on families, the government will offer allowances for students unable to afford schoolbooks and equipment. This assistance will be available from the start of the new school term in January 2025.
- Public Sector Salary Increase: President Dissanayake affirmed that the upcoming budget will prioritize salary increases for public sector employees as a first step in improving economic stability for government workers.
- Renewed Welfare Appeals: Addressing concerns about welfare coverage, divisional secretariats are now accepting appeals from individuals previously excluded from the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefits. Appeals will undergo a fair, non-political review process to ensure families needing assistance for food and medicine receive support.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Conclusion
These initiatives by the NPP government aim to address economic challenges faced by low-income families and the public sector, offering timely support to students and ensuring welfare benefits are accessible to all eligible individuals. This welfare-focused approach highlights the administration’s commitment to boosting quality of life and economic stability across Sri Lanka.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake President's Media Division
Last modified: November 10, 2024
