World Bank credits and grants are funding Coronavirus vaccines, intensive care units, test kits, as well as 5,000 rupee cash grants for people in lockdown, a program review shows.

The Government has allocated Rs. 3.8 billion to purchase organic fertiliser from local producers for the 2021/2022 Maha season.

The Government yesterday announced $ 175 million funding from the Asian Development Bank to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and improve overall health in the country.

With 5,533 State-owned vehicles not in running condition, the government has granted a monthly allowance to 8,500 senior officials in State institutions for using their private vehicles for official purposes.