This article provides an overview of the comprehensive relief and rehabilitation assistance provided to Sri Lankan refugees residing in camps. The assistance covers a range of essential needs, from food and shelter to medical care and financial support, ensuring a basic standard of living for those displaced.
Scope of Assistance
The relief and rehabilitation assistance provided to Sri Lankan refugees includes:
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Relief Material: This includes essential items such as:
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Feeding charges
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Subsidized rice
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Clothing materials
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Utensils
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Transportation charges (on arrival)
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Porterage & Transport (on repatriation)
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Cash Doles: Direct financial assistance is provided to families.
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Infrastructure Facilities: Camps are equipped with essential infrastructure, such as internal roads, electricity, and drinking water.
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Vehicles and Petrol: Vehicles are provided for transportation, along with reimbursement for petrol expenses.
Details of Facilities and Reimbursements
The specific details of the assistance provided are as follows:
(a) Food for Temporary Stay in Different Camps:
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Quarantine Camps: Refugees are provided with cooked food at Rs. 45 per day per adult and Rs. 30 per day per child.
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Special Camps: Refugees receive cooked food at Rs. 70 per day per adult.
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Clothing material is also provided.
(b) Rice at Subsidized Rate:
| S.No. | Family Members | Age | Quantity of Rice |
| 01 | Adults | Above 8 years | 400 grams daily |
| 02 | Children | Below 8 years | 200 grams daily |
(c) Free Clothing Materials:
| S.No. | Gender | Category | Items | Numbers |
| 1 | Male | Adult | Dhoti | 2 |
| Vests | 2 | |||
| 2 | Male | Child | Half Trousers | 2 |
| Inner Garments (Vests) | 1 | |||
| Half Sleeve Shirt | 1 | |||
| 3 | Female | Adult | Sari | 2 |
| Blouse | 2 | |||
| Skirt | 1 | |||
| 4 | Female | Child | Skirt | 1 |
| Blouse | 1 | |||
| Frock/Gown | 1 | |||
| 5 | Every Family | Towels | 2 | |
| 6 | Every Adult | Mat | 1 | |
| 7 | Every Adult | Blanket | 1 | |
| (Once in 2 years) |
Note: The listed materials are provided annually, except blankets, which are provided once every two years.
(d) Aluminum Utensils:
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Rice boiling utensils (5 ltr. capacity)
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Sambar, curry utensils (2 ltr. capacity)
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Large spoon
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Dining plates
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Tumblers
(e) Transportation Charges (on Arrival): As per approved rates.
(f) Porterage and Transport (on Repatriation): As per approved rates.
(g) Medical Assistance:
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Health check-ups and assistance upon arrival in Transit Camps.
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Medical care by Primary Health Centers/Government Hospitals.
(h) Cash Dole Assistance in Camps:
| S.No. | Family Members | Cash doles at present (Rs.) |
| 01 | Head of the family | 400.00 |
| 02 | Other Adults | 288.00 |
| 03 | First child | 180.00 |
| 04 | Other children | 90.00 |
(i) Infrastructure Facilities: Camps are equipped with internal roads, electricity, and drinking water.
(j) Vehicles and Petrol: Four vehicles have been approved by MHA, with reimbursement for petrol expenses.
Conclusion
The relief and rehabilitation assistance provided to Sri Lankan refugees in camps is comprehensive, covering their basic needs for food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. The provision of cash doles and other support mechanisms aims to ensure a dignified life for these displaced individuals, while also addressing their unique needs and vulnerabilities. The ongoing efforts demonstrate the government’s commitment to providing necessary support and care to refugees.