August 30, Colombo (LNW): Steps are being taken to change the current system of providing ration allowances to armed forces personnel starting in January, Defence State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon announced at a press conference held at the State Ministry yesterday (29).
Under the new system, the ration allowance for Tri-Force personnel will be incorporated into their monthly salary from next January. This move aims to enhance the financial status of the personnel and increase financial transparency and accountability, he said.