Aswesuma Eligibility Scores 2026: How Much Marks Are Needed?

The Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Scheme remains one of Sri Lanka’s most crucial social safety nets, providing monthly financial relief to millions of vulnerable households. Understanding the qualification criteria and how poverty scores (marks) are evaluated is essential for applicants looking to verify their status.

1. Aswesuma Poverty Bands and Evaluation

The Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) calculates household scores based on comprehensive field data covering income, assets, housing conditions, education, and family demographics. Beneficiaries are categorized into specific tiers:

Severely Poor (Extreme Poor): Households facing acute financial hardship, including families with senior citizens, individuals with severe disabilities, and high vulnerability, receive the highest monthly allowance and lowest poverty score thresholds.
Poor: Households meeting standard low-income criteria fall into this bracket to receive regular financial assistance.

2. How to Check Your Aswesuma Status Online

Applicants can easily verify whether they qualify or check their assigned score status through the official digital portal:

Visit the official Aswesuma eServices Portal.
Select your respective District, Divisional Secretariat, and Grama Niladhari Division.
Enter your National Identity Card (NIC) number or reference number to view your status instantly.

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