The government has decided to increase the Samurdhi allowance by 28% from Valentine’s Day as a remedy for the rising cost of living.
Accordingly, the allowance of Rs. 3500.00 will be increased to Rs. 4500.00 and the the allowance which was Rs. 2500.00 will be increased to Rs. 3200.00 and the allowance which was Rs. 1500.00 will be increased to Rs.1900.00, the Ministry said.
The increased allowances will be paid from today 14th.