Acceptance of applications for phase II of ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefits close on 15th March

At a media briefing held at the Presidential Media Center (PMC) today, Chairman / Commissioner of the Welfare Benefits Board, Jayantha Wijerathne  announced that applications for phase II of the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit scheme will  be accepted from today (15th February) until 15th March 2024.

He said that all Sri Lankan citizens accept for those who applied for phase I of the welfare program are eligible to apply either online via the link available on the Board’s website or physically on application forms that can be either downloaded or obtained from the special unit established at all divisional secretariats in the Island. He reiterated that those who did not qualify for welfare benefits during phase I need not reapply as they will be given an opportunity to update their application.

Mr Wijerathne said that the issues that had cropped up during the implementation of phase I had been addressed and requested all applicants to read the instructions very carefully and gather all the required information before filling the application.