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Discussions held to streamline Aswesuma beneficiary selection ...
A special discussion was held today (28) at the Ministry of Finance aimed at improving the efficiency and accuracy of identifying and listing beneficiaries of the Aswesuma welfare programme. During the meeting, attention was focused on revising the criteria of the current beneficiary identification system, accelerating the selection process and enhancing accuracy through the use of digital technology. Officials also discussed the need for both long-term reforms, including potential legislative amendments and short-term measures that can be implemented immediately to improve the system. Other key topics included filling existing vacancies, strengthening the involvement of Grama Niladhari officers, revising payment procedures and addressing related operational challenges. The meeting was attended by Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne along with officials from the Welfare Benefits Board.
Discussions held to streamline Aswesuma beneficiary selection process ...
Discussions held to streamline Aswesuma beneficiary selection process A special discussion at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance focused on improving efficiency and accuracy in identifying and listing Aswesuma welfare programme beneficiaries. The aim is to streamline beneficiary selection and enhance program effectiveness. Source: AdaDerana. Date: April 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121862 Post navigation
Aswasuma'' welfare benefit payments to commence from July 1
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given directions for the initiation of "Aswasuma" welfare benefit payments, which are set to commence on July 1st. The payments will be distributed among four social categories, namely transitional, vulnerable, poor & extremely poor, the President's Media Division ...
Why should we protect Aswasuma and how to improve it ?
Parliamentary approval of the welfare benefit payment scheme and application of the new eligibility criteria are expected by May 2023 (structural benchmark), which will allow the WBB to start selecting SSN beneficiaries using the new eligibility criteria How to fix the issues These have to be fixed to make it a better social protection program.
