Govt Disburses Rs. 18 Bn in Relief to Cyclone Ditwah Victims 📈

The Sri Lankan government has distributed 84% of the total Rs. 21.54 Bn allocated for households impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. • Overall Disbursements: • Rs. 18 Bn already paid out of the Rs. 21.54 Bn total budget. • Progress reflects the largest relief payout in national history following a natural disaster. • Relief Breakdown: • Household & Kitchen Equipment: 70% of the Rs. 50,000 allowance paid (Rs. 5.47 Bn disbursed to 109,512 families). • Cleaning & Sanitation: 97% of the Rs. 25,000 allowance completed (Rs. 10.6 Bn disbursed to 422,900 families). • Student Support: 73% of the Rs. 15,000 allowance paid (Rs. 2.05 Bn disbursed to 136,994 students). • Regional Progress: • 100% completion for equipment allowance in 10 districts including Galle, Matara, and Jaffna. • Cleaning allowances fully disbursed in 8 districts, with Kandy and Ratnapura exceeding 98%. • SME & Housing Support: • Small Businesses: Rs. 1 Bn allocated for a one-time Rs. 200,000 allowance for 5,034 verified entrepreneurs to support livelihood restoration. • Housing: The "Project 5M" initiative launched to build new houses at a cost of Rs. 5 Mn each for homes completely destroyed. • Agriculture: Compensation for crop damage and livestock losses is currently being processed based on verified data. _Source: President’s Media Division (PMD)_