October 16, Colombo (LNW): Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Vijitha Herath announced that government retirees will receive an additional Rs. 3,000 in their monthly pensions starting next month. This decision, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, is part of an interim allowance aimed at providing immediate financial relief to pensioners.
Minister Herath acknowledged that although the additional allowance was not included in the pensions disbursed by October 10th, a special program is being implemented to ensure pensioners receive the Rs. 3,000 for October within the coming days. The Treasury has already released the necessary funds to facilitate this payment.
Herath also addressed the ongoing issue of wage disparity among pensioners, describing it as a complex challenge that the government is committed to resolving over time. In the meantime, this interim allowance offers some relief to retirees.
“Pensioners will receive this Rs. 3,000 allowance in the coming days for October, and starting next month, it will be added to their regular pension. This allowance will benefit all government pensioners,” Minister Herath assured.
