Aswesuma appeals deadline extended to November 15

Sri Lanka's Welfare Benefits Board has extended the deadline for appeals and public objections under the first phase of the Aswesuma scheme to November 15, 2026. Submissions had previously been due on November 11.

The board said the extension followed requests at Divisional Secretariat level for more time to complete online submissions. The first list of eligible beneficiaries was published on October 28.

As of November 11, the board said its system had recorded 143,805 appeals and 6,478 public objections. These are submission counts reported by the board, not a final count of successful appeals or revised benefit awards.

Applicants can use the board's official online services to submit an appeal or objection. Those needing technical help can contact the Welfare Benefits Information Unit at their Divisional Secretariat. The board also identified its 1924 hotline as a source of assistance.

Further detail

The official online service is https://eservices.wbb.gov.lk. People who need technical help can seek assistance through their Divisional Secretariat. Submitting an appeal does not by itself confirm eligibility for a benefit.