Cabinet approves Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for special needs students from low-income families
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for students with special educational needs.
This initiative targets students from low-income families. The 2026 budget reportedly proposes this provision.
Applications were previously sought from eligible students across all schools in Sri Lanka. Out of these applicants, 5,530 have met the necessary criteria for this allowance.
Why it scored 6/10: The event has a notable national impact on a specific vulnerable group, involving a government policy decision and budget allocation, reported by multiple credible sources.
Reported by 3 sources
- Cabinet approves Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for students with special educational needs Ada Derana · 5d ago
- Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for special needs students Newswire · 5d ago
- Granting an allowance to students with Special Educational Needs from low-8ncome families The Island · 5d ago