Aswesuma Allowance for Senior Citizens to be Credited Tomorrow, May 29

The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the 'Aswesuma' welfare allowance for senior citizens aged over 70 will be credited to their bank accounts tomorrow, May 29. A total of Rs. 3.49 billion has been allocated to support approximately 698,791 eligible elderly beneficiaries. These payments cover beneficiaries from both the first and second phases of the 'Aswesuma' programme. Specifically, 625,128 individuals in the first phase will receive Rs. 3.12 billion, while 73,663 beneficiaries in the second phase are set to receive Rs. 368 million.