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The Ministry of Social Empowerment, Welfare and Kandyan Heritage is the central government ministry of Sri Lanka responsible for social services, social welfare and Kandyan heritage. The ministry is responsible for formulating and implementing national policy on social empowerment and welfare and other subjects which come under its purview. [ 1 ]
Social security benefits are administered by the Department of Social Services. As of 2022, they include: [1] Aswesuma Allowance - for transitional, vulnerable, poor, and extremely poor families. Samurdhi Allowance - for low income families. Pregnant Mother's Allowance; Elderly, Disabled, and Kidney Aatients Allowance; Mahapola Scholarship
The main causes for disability in Sri Lanka are poor hygiene, lack of medical care, the prevalence of 30 years of war, the aftereffects of the 2004 tsunami, and an increase in accidents. [ 2 ] About 1.6 million Sri Lankans, 8% of the population, were regarded as disabled in 2012.
Sri Lanka Freedom Party: Minister of Women Affairs & Social Welfare 19 October 2000 - 14 September 2001 Chandrika Kumaratunga: Ferial Ashraff: United National Party: Minister of Development, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of the East, Rural Housing Development and Women's Affairs 14 September 2001 - 10 April 2004 Chandrika Kumaratunga ...
The welfare state of Sri Lanka began to evolve in the 1930s through to the 1970s, and comprises expenditures by the government of Sri Lanka intended to improve health, education, employment and social security. The Sri Lankan system has been classified as a liberal welfare state system. [1]
The parliament of the Sri Lanka has set of ministers. They are categorized either as the ministers of cabinet and non cabinet. According to the 19th amendment the number of cabinet ministers is limited to 28.
Social security in Sri Lanka (2 P) Pages in category "Welfare in Sri Lanka" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Provincial governments of Sri Lanka are the devolved governments of the nine Provinces of Sri Lanka. In accordance with the Sri Lankan constitution , provinces have legislative power over a variety of matters including agriculture, education, health, housing, local government, planning, road transport and social services.