A sum of Rs 750 million has been allocated through the 2021 Budget proposal for the welfare of disabled, retired veterans, and families of the soldiers who died on the line of duty.
These funds aim to cover the facilities and programs carried out by the Ranaviru Seva Authority such as proving prosthetics and support equipment for disabled soldiers, housing loans, educational and vocational development programs, and medical aid.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa mentioned this during the budget speech for the year 2021, currently underway at the parliament.
In addition, it is also proposed to allocate Rs 20,000 million as an additional provision for the tri-forces to fulfill the basic requirements identified in the medium-term and long-term planning frameworks in accordance with their basic requirements.
