Cabinet approval has been granted to continue with the government programme to provide relief to low-income families in 2024 as well.
In the first half of 2023, the government took steps to provide 10 kilos of nadu rice per family for a period of two months covering 2.74 million families in the 25 districts, including Samurdhi beneficiaries.
In order to help maintain the nutritional level of the identified low-income earners, it has been found that it is advisable to implement the same program this year as well.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President to provide 10 kgs of rice per family per month for a period of two months covering about 2.74 million low-income families.
As per the proposal, low-income families are to be identified through district secretaries/Government Agents by involving small and medium-scale mill owners. (NewsWire)