President kicks off rice distribution for low-income families

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday kicked off the National Rice Distribution for low-income families at Ambagasdowa Stadium, Uva Paranagama.

The President announced that 2.74 million low-income families would receive a monthly allocation of 10 kilograms of rice for two months. Specifically, 191,548 eligible families in 15 Divisional Secretariat Divisions within the Badulla district were identified to receive this subsidy. The President symbolically distributed rice bags to 25 beneficiaries, marking the commencement of the rice allocation.

Rice distribution to chosen beneficiaries is ongoing under the supervision of Divisional Secretaries nationwide. President Wickremesinghe emphasised the significance of equitable economic development and collaboration among political parties, highlighting the current Government’s diverse composition and its commitment to national interests.