The Welfare Benefits Board has confirmed that the April allowance under the Aswasuma welfare benefit scheme has been credited to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries. A total of LKR 3.087 billion has been allocated for 617,406 elders over 70 in the first phase. Additionally, LKR 362.625 million is being disbursed to 72,525 elders over 70 in the second phase of the scheme. This brings the total disbursement for April to over LKR 3.4 billion for more than 680,000 beneficiaries. The National Secretariat for Elders previously indicated that while some payments might be collected via post offices, all allowances for beneficiaries will transition to bank account disbursements starting from June 2026.
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Aswasuma April Elderly Allowance to be Credited Tomorrow
TLDR
Aswasuma elderly allowance for April disbursed April 22nd.
Over 689,931 beneficiaries to receive payments.
Total of Rs. 3.447 Billion released for disbursement.
Includes 617,406 elders (Phase 1) and 72,525 elders (Phase 2).
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