Government to allocate 2,000 billion rupees to rebuild Cyclone Ditwa damage
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The government will allocate 2,000 billion rupees from next year's budget to rebuild houses and other buildings damaged by Cyclone Ditwa, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced on 3 November.
Speaking at a cabinet press conference, Jayatissa said 500 billion rupees was previously allocated for relief, including 25,000-rupee grants alongside aid for agriculture, fisheries, businesses, and industries.
The government plans to present an account of those spent funds to Parliament with the budget, which will incorporate the 2,000-billion-rupee allocation specifically for constructing damaged buildings.
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How the story developed
- සිThis storyThe government allocated 2,000 billion rupees in the upcoming budget for rebuilding damaged infrastructure.
- සිDeputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara announced a new disaster management act following Cyclone Ditwa's destruction.
