Cabinet Approves Rs. 3,000 Monthly Allowance for Pensioners

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a special monthly allowance of Rs. 3,000 for pensioners, starting from September 2024, until their salary anomalies are fully resolved. This decision, announced by Minister Susil Premajayantha, follows the establishment of a committee to address salary disparities across the public service.

The allowance is expected to benefit approximately 700,000 pensioners.