Sri Lanka raises daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1,750

2026-01-30 - 05:59

AI-generated image The daily wage of plantation workers in Sri Lanka will rise to Rs. 1,750 starting January 1, 2026, following an agreement signed today (January 30) at the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. The increase of Rs. 400 from the current Rs. 1,350 will be shared equally, with Rs. 200 contributed by plantation companies and Rs. 200 by the government. Ministry Secretary Prabath Chandrakeerthi, officials from the Wages Board, and representatives of regional plantation companies attended the signing. The wage hike aligns with the 2026 Budget proposal to improve workers’ pay. The government will release its share of funds to plantation companies after receiving employee attendance reports for January by February 3, 2026. Plantation companies have also provided employees’ bank details, and the Rs. 200 government allowance will be deposited directly into workers’ accounts.