The Buddhasasana and Wayamba Development Ministry has taken measures to implement a three-pronged programme, Shasana Suraksha to protect and foster the Buddha Sasana, said Buddhasasana and Wayamba Development Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera.
Speaking at a media conference yesterday at the Government Information Department, Minister Perera said the Shasana Suraksha programme consists of the introduction of a life insurance scheme for Bhikkus (Budu Puth Suraksha), implementation of a programme to provide assistance for the parents of Bhikkus (Budu Puth Mau Piya Suraksha) and development of facilities at temples in rural areas (Bodu Arama Suraksha).