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Housing Assistance Extended to Youth Leaving Institutional Care

September 15, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Ministry of Women and Child Affairs launches housing assistance program.
  2. 02Program named 'Diviyata Saviyak' targets individuals over 18 leaving institutional care.
  3. 03Assistance amounts to Rs. 2 million per individual.
  4. 04Western Province phase starts at Presidential Secretariat.
  5. 05Program enables youth to repair, build, or purchase a house.
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COLOMBO (News1st);The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has taken steps to provide housing assistance of Rs. 2 million under the "Diviyata Saviyak" program to individuals over 18 years of age who are leaving institutional care to integrate into society.Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj stated that the Western Province phase of this housing assistance program will commence the day after tomorrow at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the President.She stated that under this program, the relevant youths will have the opportunity to repair a house, build a house, or purchase a house.

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