94% of Rs. 25,000 Relief Payments Completed in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that 94% of the Rs. 25,000 disaster relief payments have been successfully disbursed to affected residents in the Colombo District.

She made these remarks while addressing the media following the Colombo District Disaster Management Committee meeting.

"As of now, progress on the Rs. 25,000 relief payment stands at 94.38% in Colombo District. In addition, we have received 7,535 applications for the Rs. 50,000 compensation scheme, of which 3,049 payments have already been completed. The remaining payments will be finalized within the next two to three days," said the Prime Minister.

She noted that the government has also launched a Rs. 15,000 grant for schoolchildren affected by disasters to purchase books and essential supplies. So far, 14,597 applications have been received, and more are expected. 

"Our goal is to ensure these payments are completed before the new school term begins on January 5," said the Prime Minister.