Govt. disburses over Rs. 13 b in relief

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma says 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' efforts intensifying

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THE Government has disbursed over Rs. 13 billion so far to support relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said, outlining the scale and coordination of the Government's ongoing response.

Dr. Suriyapperuma stated that the disbursements were made through supplementary Budget approvals proposed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and subsequently approved by Parliament.

"As of now, the actual amount of disbursements have exceeded Rs. 13 billion, based on the approvals and supplementary Budgets that were passed through Parliament,"he said, adding that the focus has been on ensuring rapid flow offunds and resources to affected communities.

He noted that arrangements are in place to ensure information sharing and data collection are carried out swiftly, enabling donations, goods, and financial assistance to reach individuals and communities as early as possible.

According to the Treasury Secretary, the Government's efforts to rebuild Sri Lanka are centred on supporting people and businesses affected by the cyclone, floods, and landslides, with the objective of helping them resume normal life in the shortest possible time.