Sri Lanka, May 6 -- Despite their crucial role, the contributions of plantation workers often go unnoticed

President Ranil Wickremesinghe made a groundbreaking announcement during the May Day rally of the Ceylon Workers' Congress in Kotagala, revealing a substantial seventy percent hike in the daily wage for plantation workers. This remarkable increase, raising the wage to 1,700 comes as a recognition of the significant hardships faced by these workers and underscores their invaluable contribution to the economy, particularly in the realm of tea harvesting.

Additional allowances

The announcement, which was reflected in a gazette issued on April 25, 2024, also encompasses additional allowances and extends to workers within both the tea ...