A community kitchen programme was launched on 01 January at the Gangaramaya Temple, with the aim of aiding 2,500 families residing in the area.

Accordingly, the programme will be implemented for 40 days in the Slave Island Police Division, and in the Slave Island, Galle Face, Ibbanwela and Welkanda Divisional Secretariat Divisions, targeting 2,500 families who are currently finding difficulties in obtaining sufficient levels of food.

During this period, the government has taken steps to improve the economic conditions through welfare programs such as creating self-employment opportunities, providing professional training and providing social development to the people of the beneficiary families.

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