Govt completes distribution of Rs. 6,000 allowance for students from welfare families

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January 02, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced the successful completion of the distribution of the Rs. 6,000 stationery allowance to students from families receiving welfare benefits.

More than 1.1 million students across the country have benefited from this initiative, which aimed to ease the financial burden of purchasing essential school supplies, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma.

The government allocated a total of Rs. 6.5 billion for this programme, marking a significant investment in supporting students from low-income families.

The allowance was designed to help ensure that these students have the necessary materials to fully participate in their education, regardless of their family’s financial situation.

With the completion of the distribution, the government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing access to education and providing essential support to vulnerable communities, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed in their studies.

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