US, Singapore (PastaMania) and Japan (7 Eleven) are among the largest beneficiaries. We will make sure our people's bodies are nourished.

We will not allow situations in which people struggle to obtain adequate daily calories when we are running the country.

In Sri Lanka, some children receive inexpensive meals served in simple metal bowls; that food can be low in nutritional value and is sometimes presented as healthier than it may be.

That kind of provision can feel undignified and may affect children's self-esteem. Without broader support, it can also contribute to ongoing reliance on assistance rather than fostering independence.