Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment (Dr.) Upali Pannilage, stated that instead of providing long-term welfare benefits to low-income earners, the Ministry is primarily focused on empowering the majority of them.

The Minister made this statement during the inaugural meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Community empowerment of the Tenth Parliament, held on March 03, 2025 under his Chairmanship at the Parliament. The Deputy Minister, Wasantha Piyatissa, was also present at the occasion, the Department of Communication of Parliament said.

During the meeting, officials introducing the Ministry's functions and objectives to the M...