Govt expands elderly allowance programme to one million beneficiaries

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March 30, Colombo (LNW): The government has taken steps to expand its elderly allowance scheme, increasing the number of recipients to one million eligible individuals.

This move aims to provide greater financial support to senior citizens facing economic hardship.

Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment, Wasantha Piyatissa, confirmed that discussions are already underway to implement the expansion.

The decision is expected to address growing concerns about the financial struggles of the elderly population, particularly in the face of rising living costs.

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