Sri Lanka launches Rs. 1 Billion allowance scheme for vulnerable children
A ceremonial event to launch the provision of a cost-of-living allowance and the opening of new bank accounts under the name “Artha” for children in institutional care and street children will take place today (July 15) at 11:00 AM, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Battaramulla.