August “Aswesuma” allowance credited to beneficiaries today
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on August 15, 2025 - 8:55 am

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development states that the August allowance for beneficiaries of the “Aswesuma” programme will be credited to their bank accounts today (August 15).
Accordingly, a total of Rs. 11,275,973,750 is scheduled to be distributed among 1,421,745 beneficiaries.
The ministry further notes that the beneficiaries will be able to access these funds starting today (August 15).
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