Sri Lanka’s Buddhist monks are soon to be insured under a special scheme, the Sunday Times reports.
The insurance scheme would cover monks serving in state institutions, teaching in government schools and students in the monastic colleges.
The proposal has been submitted for approval to the Sri Lankan cabinet by the Buddha Sasana Ministry.
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