Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A programme, implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, with the intention of extending a helping hand for the daily needs and education of the children residing, in Child Development Centres and Government Childcare Centres, was launched recently at Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla. The National Savings Bank (NSB) joined hands with this national course as the Official Banking Partner.

It is expected, through this programme, to develop a financial plan to facilitate the educational needs of and sustainable income for the children who come to reside in the centres on various social and humanitarian grounds. Accordingly, a monthly allowance will be granted for these children, under the programme.

The National ...