The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage
Dr. Upali Pannilage stated that the Government has increased several social protection payments, including Aswasuma benefits, disability allowances, and, from April, the kidney patients’ allowance. He said social protection is a core Government policy and described the Budget as strengthening public services and initiating structural transformation.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chairperson, as you know, we have already increased social protection: the monthly “Aswasuma” benefit from Rs. 8,500 to Rs. 10,000; the other category from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 17,500; the disability allowance from Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,000; and from April the kidney patients’ allowance to Rs. 10,000. Social protection is a fundamental policy of our Government. This Budget strengthens public services and social protection and marks the first step towards structural transformation. I conclude. Thank you.
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