President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today announced a comprehensive housing assistance package for families affected by the recent floods and landslides, unveiling a series of financial grants and long-term support during his address to Parliament. He stated that the government will ensure immediate and long-term relief for displaced households, prioritising safer relocation away from landslide-prone and high-risk flood zones. The housing assistance package includes the following measures: • Rs. 50,000 allowance per affected household to purchase essential household items, regardless of house or land ownership. • Rs. 25,000 monthly allowance for three months for families that lost homes and need to…
Govt announces sweeping relief for rebuilding homes after floods & landslides
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