Update – Calling applications for the year 2024 will begin at the end of January or the beginning of February month, says Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe. Welfare Benefits Board – https://wbb.gov.lk/
Minister Semasinghe says that applications will be called for the second phase of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefits programme will commence in January 2024. The State Minister pointed out that the government is ready to carry out a comprehensive review of the welfare benefit scheme’s first phase, before the second phase is launched. The issues that emerged during the implementation of the first phase and also the suggestions presented by various parties will be considered during this review, Semasinghe said.
- Welfare Benefits Board Official website – www.wbb.gov.lk
- Aswesuma Beneficiaries full list – https://iwms.wbb.gov.lk/household/list web link.
- Hotline 1924
- Appeals New Registration – 2024 January 31 – February 1st Week
The government of Sri Lanka is set to open registrations for the highly anticipated 2024 Aswesuma Benefits Program very soon says state minister Shehan Semasinghe. This annual enrollment opportunity welcomes both non-registrants and new entrants who are eligible to receive benefits under the scheme.
Earlier it was planned to commence on August 1st. This year, the program witnessed a significant number of appeals and objections, indicating its growing popularity and importance in providing essential support to eligible citizens.
- Welfare Benefits Board Official website – www.wbb.gov.lk
- Aswesuma Beneficiaries full list – https://iwms.wbb.gov.lk/household/list web link.
- Hotline 1924
- New Registration – September month 2023
The Aswesuma Beneficiary Scheme is a significant initiative by the government, with an estimated annual expenditure of Rs. 206 billion. The program aims to provide relief to approximately 20 lakhs families, surpassing the number of 16.8 lakhs Samurdhi beneficiary families. Furthermore, more than 5 lakh families will receive additional support, including disabled, kidney disease, and elderly allowances.
(LankaXpress.com)