The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Policy Compilation, Planning and Tourism to obtain the necessary funds from the provisions allocated under the development program of the Department of National Budget and manage the so obtained funds as appropriate for implementation of the Cabinet Decisions taken to grant interim monthly allowance of Rs 3,000/- to all pensioners, to increase fertilizer subsidy up to Rs.25,000 per hectare subject to the maximum of 2 hectares for the paddy cultivating farmers for 2024/25 Maha season and to provide financial assistance to fishing vessel owners.
