President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given instructions to ensure the effective execution of the ‘Aswesuma’ social welfare initiative, aiming to leave no one behind.
Those who were unable to register previously for the welfare benefits scheme would be given the opportunity to do so during August, said the President’s Media Division.
Additionally, provisions have been put in place to allow the submission of written appeals and objections until July 10.
Further, directives have been issued to all divisional secretariats to adhere to the government’s decisions, further emphasizing the commitment to upholding transparency and equity.
A PMD statement said with an overwhelming response, the divisional secretariats across the island have received a staggering 3.7 million applications for the ‘Aswesuma’ social security benefits programme.
Following a comprehensive survey, a total of 3.3 million applications have been carefully selected, marking a significant milestone in the programme’s implementation.
Out of the selected applicants, a list comprising 2 million names has been released to the public, designating them as eligible beneficiaries, pending appeals and objections.
