Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual information updates for the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit scheme have now commenced.

The Board stated that families or individuals who registered for the scheme for the first time in 2023-whether they are currently receiving benefits or not-are required to update their information.

However, it is not mandatory for applicants who submitted grievances in 2024 to update their information, as these applicants have already been referred for verification.

The Board emphasized that all family members must have a National Identity Card and an active mobile phone number when re-certifying their information.

Applicants can update their information online by visiting http...