The government has decided to increase the cooked meal as well as the dry ration allowance given to the affected people, said Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Minister Dr. Rajitha Senarathna.
He said that the cooked meal allowance has been increased to Rs 300 from Rs 225.
In addition, the dry ration allowance has also been increased. Under this per persons allowance has been increased from Rs. 700 to Rs. 900. The allowance for two people has been increased from Rs 900 to Rs 1200. For three persons from Rs 1,100 to Rs 1400, for four persons from Rs 1300-1600 and for 5 members from Rs 1500-Rs 1800.
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