The government announced that the Rs. 3,000 allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit program, has been credited to their respective bank accounts.
According to a statement issued by the Government Information Department, the funds have been disbursed for the month of November, and beneficiaries may withdraw the amount from their accounts starting today (22).
This financial aid is provided to a total of 511,086 eligible individuals under the relief scheme while a total sum of Rs. 1,533,258,000 has been allocated for distribution this month to ensure the support reaches the intended recipients.
-Ada Derena