Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that the government remains committed to improving the quality of life for the plantation community, stating that in the 2026 Sri Lankan budget, a proposal was made to increase the daily wage for plantation workers from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,750. PM Amarasuriya said that this includes an increase in the base daily wage to Rs. 1,550, along with a government-proposed daily attendance incentive of Rs. 200, scheduled to take effect from January 2026. “This marks the beginning of our efforts to ensure fair compensation and improved living standards for those who sustain the…
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