200 bn to be allocated to provide relief to low-income families

It is reported that the government has decided to allocate 200 billion rupees to provide relief to low-income families who are affected by the current economic crisis.

This decision has been taken by the cost of living committee which met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Accordingly, the Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera stated that for all low-income families across the island, an amount ranging from 7,500 to 10,000 rupees per family will be allocated.

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