March 02, Colombo (LNW): The Welfare Benefits Board has reported significant progress in the ongoing census for the second phase of the “Aswesuma” programme, with around 75 per cent of the applications from low-income families now processed.
This census, which is being carried out by officials stationed throughout the country, plays a vital role in ensuring that eligible families are included in the programme and receive the benefits they are entitled to.
The officers responsible for conducting the census are tasked with visiting households that have submitted applications.
This process, which involves verifying the details of the applicants, is crucial for accurate record-keeping and efficient distribution of support.
With three-quarters of the census now completed, the programme is on track to meet its objectives.
However, the Welfare Benefits Board has emphasised that any families who have submitted their applications but have yet to be visited by census officers should promptly report the matter to their nearest Divisional Secretariat.
This step is essential to avoid any delays in processing and to ensure that no eligible household is overlooked.
The Aswesuma programme is designed to provide financial assistance to those in need, and the completion of this census will pave the way for the next steps in delivering benefits to qualifying families.
