Samurdhi program to be expanded

Samurdhi program to be expanded

by Staff Writer 03-01-2019 | 6:29 PM
COLOMBO (News 1st) - 

The Ministry of Social Empowerment is to launch a project to increase the income of 500,000 families who receive Samurdhi benefits

.

Minister Daya Gamage speaking to the media states that the Ministry plans to launch a number of aid programs to uplift the economic status of Samurdhi beneficiaries.

 

Further, small groups will

be formed

with the necessary funds

in order to

carry out self-employment activities

.

 

1.4 Million families currently receive the Samurdhi benefits.

 

The Minister added that plans are underway to provide Samurdhi benefits for more families who are eligible to receive it.