Sri Lanka is currently experiencing its greatest economic crisis since gaining independence in 1948. Its origins go back a long way, as corruption, impunity, incompetence, and patronage politics have tarnished Sri Lanka's political climate and economy for many years.
The family also spends heavily on school expenses, food, and purchasing stationery. she says that he can only earn up to 5000 rupees per month from palm production.
Sixteen-year-old Chandramohan Sandya is looking to sit for her Ordinary Level Exam this year. She said out of 37 children in her Grade 11 class at least five do not attend school at any given time due to economic woes.
