Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- A new circular has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide relief to micro, small and self-employed businesses affected by the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

The circular has been issued in line with Circular No. 08/2025, which was introduced to restore disrupted livelihoods following the disaster, according to the President's Media Division (PMD).

The government programme to empower communities affected by the disaster was introduced through Budget Circular No. 08/2025 dated December 5, 2025. Expanding this relief framework further and ensuring more effective and efficient delivery of assistance, additional circulars No. 08/2025(i) dated December 20, 2025 ...