Sri Lanka President announces sweeping relief for disaster affected people

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced sweeping relief for people who are affected by Cyclone Ditwah-hit devastation from 72.2 billion rupees over the next 25 days. He disclosed how this money will be spent: Each affected family for cleaning – Rs. 25,000 One off grant per household, to purchase essential kitchen equipment – Rs. 50,000 Monthly payment for families who lost houses (extendable for 6 months)– Rs. 25,000 Monthly payment for families who lost houses from Dec-March – Rs. 50,000 Grant for affected paddy fields (per hectare) – Rs. 150,000 Grant for affected vegetable fields (per hectare)…

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