The distribution of an essential goods package for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival, from 01- 13 April 2025, has received Cabinet approval.
According to the government, a proposal was submitted under the budget 2025 by the President for the provision of an essential goods package for a concessionary price during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festive season.
As such, it has been planned to provide a ‘timely food package’ containing essential food items valued at Rs. 5000 for only Rs. 2,500.
The government expects to select appropriate beneficiaries among 812,753 candidates who have submitted new applications to receive Aswesuma benefits.
Accordingly, the Cabinet approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development along with the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation.
Approval has been granted to take necessary steps to provide the food package to the beneficiaries through Lanka Sathosa outlets and Sri Lanka Consumer Co-operative Societies Federation outlets from 01- 13 April. (Islandnews)
