By: Isuru Parakrama Colombo (LNW): The SAMURDHI allowance will be given to categories recognised as economically challenged from July 01, 2023, announced the Welfare Benefits Board. These benefits can be obtained through any bank recognised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Board said. The survey to identify those eligible for SAMURDHI benefits ended on April 31 and is currently being checked by a committee consisting of divisional secretaries. Accordingly, the SAMURDHI allowance will be given to four categories;

• Extremely Poor: Rs. 15,000
• Poor: Rs. 8,500
• Vulnerable: Rs. 5,000
• Transitional: Rs. 2,500