Public Sector Salary Hike in January, Says President

In a significant announcement for state workers, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed that public sector salaries will be increased starting in January. Speaking in Batticaloa, the President acknowledged that while salary adjustments have been made in three phases, substantial challenges remain. He stressed the critical need for a robust and efficient public service, encompassing the police, military, and administrative bodies down to the district level. This commitment to strengthening the state apparatus includes actively filling existing vacancies through recruitment drives. The President made these remarks during the 'Rataema Ekatama' (The Whole Country Together) program aimed at combating the drug menace. This initiative reflects a broader government agenda to bolster public institutions and ensure they are well-equipped to serve the nation, particularly in addressing pressing social issues like drug abuse. Lankadeepa reports on this development, highlighting the government's focus on both economic relief for public servants and the enhancement of state capacity.

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We need a strong public service. We need a strong public service for our police, three forces, from the district secretary downwards. We are working towards that.