A discussion on the problems of Samurdhi Development Officers and possible solutions was held yesterday (02) at the President’s Office under the chairmanship of President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake.
The problems faced by the Samurdhi Development Officers including their salary, pension, promotion procedure and permanent appointments were discussed at length and many related proposals were also presented.
The President’s Secretary has given instructions to the officials to pay priority attention to these problems and take immediate measures to solve them.
Minister of State for Social Empowerment Anupa Paskuval, Member of Parliament Jagath Kumara and a group of senior officials from line agencies including the Ministry of Social Empowerment and the Samurdhi Department attended the discussion.
