Daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before the end of this year: President
October 12, 2025 11:48 am
The daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before the end of this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated while speaking at an event in Bandarawela.
The President made this pledge during the ceremony held to award title deeds for over 2,000 housing units to the upcountry plantation community at the Bandarawela Public Grounds.
Under the fourth phase of the 10,000-housing project implemented with Indian assistance, deeds are scheduled to be handed over to 2,000 beneficiaries during the event.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake further stated at the event:
“This plantation community contributes a significant share of labor. At the same time, they have lived under extremely difficult conditions for over 202 years. Therefore, as a government, we have a responsibility to ensure they are provided with their basic needs and a dignified life. We are focusing on several key areas in this regard. One is the provision of land and housing ownership, which is a responsibility of the state. The second is ensuring a fair wage. For a long time, they have been demanding a daily wage of Rs. 1,750. One way or another, we are committed to granting that right within this year.”
