COVID Relief: UN Urges Sri Lanka To Hike Cash Transfer To Families – OpEd

The COVID-19 pandemic, which had Sri Lanka in its grip for most of 2020, affected every class of people. But, undeniably, the worst hit were the poor and the lower middle class. To mitigate their suffering, the government had taken many steps, including one-time payment of Rs.5000 (US$ 27) per family. But a UN study recommends...