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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.