INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment (Dr.) Upali Pannilage, stated that instead of providing long-term
welfare benefits to low-income earners, the Ministry is primarily focused on empowering the majority of them.The Minister made this
statement during the inaugural meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Community
empowerment of the Tenth Parliament, held on March 03, 2025 under his Chairmanship at the Parliament
The Deputy Minister, Wasantha Piyatissa, was also present at the occasion, the Department of Communication of Parliament said.During the
Furthermore, the officials emphasized that 10 institutions operate under the Ministry, focusing on three key areas: livelihood development,
infrastructure development, and social welfare.The Minister also emphasized that the selection and distribution of Aswesuma benefits for
low-income earners is carried out by the Ministry of Finance
However, his Ministry is committed to uplifting these individuals from low-income conditions through community empowerment
of the Aswesuma benefits are addicted to drugs, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention.Additionally, the Ministerial Consultative
faced by persons with disabilities, and tackling concerns related to kidney disease patients.A number of Ministers, Deputy Ministers,
Members of Parliament, and officials from the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, along with its
affiliated institutions, were present at this Committee meeting held.
